Job vacancies in the UK hit a new 5-year low, says report
Job vacancies in the UK have fallen to under 700,000, the lowest point in five years, as competition for jobs become increasingly harder.
Finance
English council finances in need of swift reform, spending watchdog warns
An increasing number of local authorities require emergency funds or have declared themselves bankrupt. The National Audit Office says increasing costs of local services require long-term solutions across government.
Millions yet to submit UK tax returns as deadline looms
More than three million people need to submit their self-assessment tax returns by midnight, according to HMRC.