UK universities face a new £925 flat tax per international student from 2028, adding pressure to institutions already at risk. Explore the impact on higher education funding and the graduate job market.
Retail giant Next reports a 10.6% sales surge over Christmas, raising its profit forecast to £1.15bn. However, it cautions of a tough year ahead amid a worsening UK jobs market. Read the full analysis.
High street chains Claire's and The Original Factory Shop enter administration, putting 2,500 UK jobs at risk. Owner Modella Capital cites weak consumer confidence and government policies. Read the full story.
Two major high street chains, Claire's Accessories and The Original Factory Shop, have collapsed into administration, threatening around 2,500 UK jobs. Read the full story on the latest retail casualties.
Owner Modella starts insolvency proceedings for both high street chains, citing 'extremely challenging' trading conditions and a pre-Christmas footfall slump. Read the full story.
High street retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are preparing to appoint administrators, threatening over 2,000 jobs. Learn about the causes and the bleak outlook for UK retail.
Major UK retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are on the verge of administration, threatening over 2,000 jobs. Sky News reveals the bleak start to 2026 for the high street. Read the full story.
King's College London's vice-chancellor warns a degree is now just a 'visa' to enter the professional world, amid a graduate surfeit and economic stagnation. Read the analysis.
Exclusive: The new owner of TGI Fridays UK is finalising a pre-pack administration deal, set to close up to 20 restaurants and cut hundreds of jobs. Learn the full impact on the UK hospitality sector.
HSBC names new global private banking head while hedge fund giant Jain Global bolsters its London team with senior hires. Get the latest on City moves.
UK universities are extending lifelong careers support to older alumni, helping with CVs, interviews, and job changes. Discover how graduates are reviving their careers with free, expert advice.
As AI disrupts entry-level office roles, a severe labour shortage in the UK construction industry offers lucrative, future-proof opportunities for young people. Discover the data behind the shift.
A new survey reveals deep anxiety among buyside traders, with 40% fearing redundancy and 70% reporting mental health struggles. Explore the pressures reshaping the City.
Victoria's first publicly owned wind farm, Delburn, is now operational in the Latrobe Valley, marking a major shift in the state's energy strategy and creating local jobs. Discover the impact.
A PwC report predicts AI will automate many dealmaking tasks by 2026, reshaping investment banking. Discover the roles at risk and the new skills required.
Vilma Palacios, a 22-year-old LSU nursing graduate, has been held for six months in an ICE facility. She faces deportation to Honduras despite no criminal record. Read her story.
Metro readers share strong views on phone addiction, AI threats, and European security. From London to Glasgow, see what's sparking debate. Have your say in the comments.
From Google to Microsoft, companies are hiring 'storytellers' to control their narrative. Discover what this ancient role means in the modern corporate world and the salaries on offer.
The UK's first Universal Studios theme park, set to open near Bedford in 2031, has been approved. The £50bn project promises 28,000 jobs and will transform the region's economy. Discover the plans and local reaction.
From fake 'ghost job' ads to AI interviewers, the UK job market has become a soul-destroying maze. Discover why even experienced professionals are struggling to be seen by a human.
Top executives at the European Investment Bank signal a continued hiring freeze for 2025, even as a major dealmaking surge is predicted for 2026. Explore the strategic reasons behind the caution.
A £120m government investment, matched by Ineos, safeguards 500 jobs at Grangemouth, preserving vital UK industrial capacity for medical and aerospace plastics. Read the full story.
New figures reveal a sharp rise in UK unemployment, with young people aged 16-24 bearing the brunt. We explore the causes and potential solutions with careers expert Shoshanna Davis. Listen to the full Sky News Daily podcast.
Delayed US jobs data shows a volatile labour market, with a four-year high unemployment rate of 4.6%. Federal Reserve Chair warns data should be viewed with a 'skeptical eye'. Read the full analysis.
Official data reveals a widening gap: public sector employment and wages surge while private sector faces decline. Explore the political fallout and reform pledges.
UK unemployment rises to a four-year high of 5.1%, with payroll numbers falling sharply. Wage growth slows, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates. Read the full analysis.
A new £820m scheme for young unemployed faces criticism for contradicting policies that restrict flexible work. Experts warn it masks a shrinking opportunity landscape.
Resident doctors in England will strike after rejecting the government's offer, citing a critical jobs crisis and real-terms pay cuts. Read why they demand respect and action.
BNP Paribas is aggressively expanding its corporate finance teams in London and New York, hiring over 30 bankers. This strategic move signals a major bet on a rebound in global M&A and equity markets. Discover the bank's ambitious growth plans.
Permanent hires in London fell for the eighth consecutive month in November, driven by economic uncertainty. Explore the latest KPMG and REC data on salaries and temporary work trends.