Employers broadly welcome the new migration cap but doubts still remain as to its impact on the burgeoning economic recovery.

GDP figures showing the UK economy is growing have prompted warnings recovery will be hampered by low productivity and be felt disproportionately across industries.

The experts optimistically tell us that economic indicators, particularly the positive signs in the job market, demonstrate that the green shoots of recovery are starting to appear on the horizon.

The rise of women in work is due to more women in lower paid and part-time jobs, according to analysis by the TUC.

Employer hiring forecasts have fallen into negative territory for the first time in 16 years, new research shows.

Negotiations between trade unions and employers have played an important role in staving off unemployment levels during the economic downturn, according to a leading employment research organisation.

Microsoft is set to help find jobs for 3,000 apprentices over the next three years in a bid to help people back into work during the economic recovery.