The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has repeatedly called on the government to introduce a permanent furlough scheme to deal with future events or crises where government financial support is needed. The...

Although the furlough scheme is set to be phased out by the end of September, only 11% of workers still on furlough are urgently searching for a new job according to research from job site Indeed.

The changes to the furlough scheme are having a a huge impact on already struggling UK businesses.

Government financial support provided a lifeline to workers struggling with in-work poverty during the coronavirus pandemic.

HMRC have carried out over 12,000 investigations relating to misuse of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS), the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) and Eat Out to Help Out (EOHO).

Disabled parents have faced greater disruptions to their work and income during the pandemic than non-disabled parents.

According to Incomes Data Research’s (IDR) latest survey, employers have responded positively to April's minimum wage uprating and are taking action to improve employee pay.

The majority (79%) of UK employees on furlough say they are considering applying to jobs below their skill level.

HR teams must be aware placing employees on the furlough scheme for long periods of time risks causing fractures in the workforce.

Over half (51%) of furloughed UK employees are considering a career change, according to new research by IT management company NTT DATA UK.

The furlough scheme's extension to the end of September 2021 will continue supporting businesses financially struggling during the pandemic. However, HR is concerned about the mental health and...

The announcement that the furlough scheme is being extended until September has drawn a mixed reaction from commentators. From those who are praising the chancellor for taking a brave but costly step...