Diversity Dashboard News
Our News section brings together the latest updates on jobs, workplaces and employment issues shaping the UK. Here you’ll find reporting and commentary on careers, work trends and developments that matter to people navigating today’s job market.
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Friday, May 1, 2026
Workers across the UK are staying in their roles for longer, as a cooling labour market reduces opportunities to switch jobs.
Kim Cockayne
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Proposed changes to UK employment law are raising concerns among business groups, who warn that stronger worker protections could have unintended consequences for hiring.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
More than 1,300 jobs have been lost following the sudden collapse of jewellery retailer Claire’s in the UK and Ireland, highlighting ongoing instability across the high street and renewed pressure on entry-level employment.
Kim Cockayne
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
A shortage of skilled construction workers is increasingly threatening the UK’s ability to meet its housing targets, with new data highlighting a widening gap between demand for homes and the workforce needed to build them.
Kim Cockayne
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Nearly one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training, according to figures published this week, raising concerns about access to work and long-term labour market stability.
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A growing divide is emerging in the UK labour market, as demand for senior talent remains strong while opportunities for entry-level candidates become increasingly limited.
Kim Cockayne
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
UK employers are continuing to struggle to fill vacancies, despite a broader slowdown in hiring activity, highlighting persistent structural issues within the labour market.
Kim Cockayne
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The UK labour market is showing signs of cooling beneath the surface, despite a modest fall in unemployment, raising fresh questions about the direction of hiring in 2026.
Kim Cockayne
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Monday, April 20, 2026
A new report has highlighted how persistent regional inequalities across the UK are limiting access to opportunity, calling for coordinated action from businesses, policymakers, and local communities to address the issue.
Kim Cockayne
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Monday, April 20, 2026
Kezia Dugdale has been appointed as the new Chair of Stonewall, taking on the role at a time when workplace equality and inclusion remain high on the agenda for UK employers.
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Sunday, March 15, 2026
Representation of ethnic minorities in UK corporate leadership has increased in recent years, though experts say progress remains uneven across different sectors and levels of seniority.