Unemployment rate falls to 4.3 per cent

UK unemployment fell by 75,000 in the three months to July, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Just two per cent of UK’s council tower blocks have full sprinkler system

Only two per cent of the UK’s council and housing association-owned tower blocks have full sprinkler systems, a BBC investigation has found.

Prime Minister faces backlash after lifting pay cap

Theresa May faces backlash over public sector pay after a decision to lift the one per cent pay cap on increases was met with derision from Labour and trade unions.

Rotherham regains further powers

The Communities Secretary has confirmed the return of a further five functions to Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

New initiative improves work health for a healthy economy

A new initiative has been launched to support small businesses in improving work health to create a healthy economy.

GDS is to start offering GOV.UK Pay to local government, helping local authorities to access the secure online payment service.

The government has confirmed police and prison officers will receive pay rises from this year.

ManpowerGroup has claimed that public sector employers are preparing to hire at the fastest pace since 2015.

Essex County Council has seen its first cohort of 40 ex-teachers successfully complete the Return to Teaching programme.

West Sussex County Council is appealing for people to help give a local child a temporary home in a bid to recruit more foster carers.

The fire and rescue services from Hertfordshire County Council are offering businesses safety advice as part of UK Business Safety Week 2017.

Herefordshire Council is set to consider the future use of its children’s centres as it seeks to meet new demand on services.

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