Big employers slowing their uptake of zero-hour contracts
The number of workers on zero-hours contracts has hit a record high, rising 13% over the course of last year to hit 910,000 in the last three months of the year, according to new research.
Economy facing two years of Brexit ‘turbulence’, warns chancellor Hammond
Britain's economy is heading for a 'rollercoaster' ride over the coming two years or more during negotiations to leave the European Union, Chancellor Philip Hammond has warned.
Airbus investigated in serious fraud office inquiry into third-party consultants
The Serious Fraud Office has launched a criminal investigation into alleged fraud, bribery and corruption at civil aviation giant Airbus Group.
Survey finds unease over Brexit among business finance chiefs
Brexit is ranked by chief financial officers of leading UK firms as the most significant risk facing their companies, according to a new survey.
Facebook to pay millions more in UK tax
Social media giant Facebook has announced it will stop routing sales from major UK customers through Ireland, in a move which is likely to result in a large increase in the amount of tax it pays in Britain.
Poll: Should public officials be jailed for neglecting child abuse?
Senior public officials and councillors who fail to protect children from sexual exploitation will face up to five years in jail under a new criminal offence being considered by the Government.
Poll: Ten years on, should the hunting ban be lifted?
On the 10th anniversary of the ban on hunting with dogs, Labour launched a bid to win animal-lovers' votes in the general election with promises of action to tackle cruelty in circuses, puppy farms and shooting estates and end culling of badgers.
