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Joanne Frew, Global Head of Employment & Pensions at DWF, has commented on the latest UK labour market statistics.

Sarah Spence, Solution Consulting Manager UKIA & ME

The ONS published its latest labour market figures this morning. Manpower and The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) said:

The employment rate came in at 75.1% in the three months to April, versus 75.0% in March 

The CIPD responds to new Women and Equalities Select Committee (WEC) report on paternity and shared parental leave

Dominic Holmes, Principal Consultant, Value and Strategy, EMEA says:

Greg Fuller, VP of Skillsoft Codecademy

By Sandi Wassmer, CEO at the Employer’s Network for Equality and Inclusion (enei).

Responding to today’s statement by the Department of Health and Social Care on agency spend, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

By Ciara Harrington, Chief People Officer at Skillsoft

By Bar Huberman, Content Manager, HR Strategy & Practice at Brightmine

In response to the government’s announcement on training and skills reforms today, Lizzie Crowley, senior skills adviser at the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, said:

Commenting on the government announcements on skills reforms, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said:

Net migration fell by almost 50% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Responding to the UK securing a new agreement with the European Union to support British businesses, The Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Chief Executive Neil Carberry said: