Reform UK would tax employers hiring foreign workers

June 16, 2026

Reform UK would introduce an ‘employers’ migrant labour levy’, making it more expensive to hire workers from overseas. Robert Jenrick, the party’s economic spokesman, said it would also cut employers’ national insurance for British workers back to 13.8%, but charge…

Alan Milburn: Employers should prioritise new starters

June 15, 2026

Alan Milburn has said businesses should prioritise new starters over existing employees, as a list of the UK’s top apprenticeship employers is published. The former health secretary and author of the review into young people and work highlighted the decline…

Demand for roles using AI surges by two-thirds

June 15, 2026

Number of job postings for specialist AI roles increases significantly in past year according to new analysis by PwC. The post Demand for roles using AI surges by two-thirds appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com

Last-minute offer halts resident doctor strike

June 14, 2026

Resident doctor strikes scheduled to start today in England have been called off following a last-minute offer from the government. After weeks of talks, the executive of the British Medical Association’s resident doctors committee announced on Saturday (13 June) that…

Workforce leaders and advocates recognised in honours

June 14, 2026

King’s Birthday Honours List recognises achievements of a number of people who support HR and career development. The post Workforce leaders and advocates recognised in honours appeared first on Personnel Today. Source: www.personneltoday.com