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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Sunday, February 22, 2026
The Government is reviewing the pace of minimum wage equalisation for younger workers as youth unemployment remains elevated and employers warn of pressure on entry-level hiring
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Friday, February 20, 2026
Ministers are facing renewed pressure to review civil service pay restraints after union leaders warned that current limits are undermining recruitment and retention across key specialist roles.
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Friday, February 20, 2026
UK unemployment has risen to 5.2%, its highest level since 2021, as payroll numbers fall and hiring activity cools, according to the latest labour market figures.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Apprenticeships and technical training could be the key to unlocking economic growth – and in many cases, they can even deliver higher earnings than a university degree.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
A new poll by Diversity Dashboard has found that while many employees believe their organisation is taking meaningful action on inclusion, a significant proportion remain unsure whether those efforts extend beyond words and formal policies.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The UK’s Technology Secretary, Liz Kendall, has warned that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will lead to job losses in some sectors — particularly affecting early-career roles such as graduate-level law and finance positions — even as the government launches a major effort to upskill the workforce.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Women working in the UK’s technology and financial services sectors face a heightened risk of job displacement as artificial intelligence and automation reshape recruitment and employment practices, according to a new report from the City of London Corporation.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
The UK Government is working with major technology companies and disability charities to explore how digital tools can help remove barriers faced by disabled people in recruitment and the workplace.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
A new workplace inclusion feature published by The Business Standard has highlighted the growing role of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in driving disability inclusion and helping organisations move beyond policy-led approaches.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
A new Judicial Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for 2026–2030 has set out plans to increase the representation of Black judges and strengthen support for disabled judges across England and Wales.