Public sector2 days agoJersey jobs increase by 440 in a year, data showsA report showed there were 65,790 jobs on the island in June 2026 - an increase on the previous year.2 days ago22 Oct 2026NI pay rises faster than inflation for third year in rowThe typical worker in Northern Ireland saw their real weekly pay increase by more than 3% in the last year.22 Oct 20261 Oct 2026Government recruitment freeze continues into 2027The government says no non-essential staff will be hired into 2027 as its hiring freeze is extended.1 Oct 202625 Sept 2026Chief minister says AI brings Jersey opportunitiesSenator Lyndon Farnham says AI can boost productivity and help curb public sector growth.25 Sept 202622 Sept 2026Pay parity policy undermining public services, research suggestsStormont's policy means it aims to match public sector pay awards in England, but this is putting pressure on the budget, a report finds.22 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Watchdog warns Scotland's colleges face increasing financial pressureA new report says the country's 19 colleges had an overall deficit of £5.6m in 2024/25 - up from £1.9m.10 Sept 20262 Sept 2026How will Swinney 'rewire' local government and public services?The first minister announced wide-ranging plans to shake-up Scotland's public sector. 2 Sept 20262 Sept 2026No compulsory redundancies from health board cuts - SwinneyThe first minister has promised to work with trade unions as he embarks on reforming the public sector.2 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Swinney to cut number of health boards from 14 to twoExisting boards could be merged so there would be one for the west and another for the east of Scotland.1 Sept 2026...
