BCC calls for urgent Government action to tackle youth unemployment
BCC said ministers should set a target to bring the number of young people NEETs down to levels of the Netherlands.
ROCKWOOL planning approval set to bring hundreds of new jobs to West Midlands
The West Midlands site will be its second UK facility, backing hundreds of construction jobs and providing long-term skilled roles.
TSSA urges increased Government funding for the Health & Safety Executive
Maryam Eslamdoust said: “The government must recognise that properly funded health and safety enforcement is essential."
Engineering UK launches STEM guide to support careers in engineering and technology
The guide is aimed at careers programme leads in schools and looks to help them highlight engineering and technology as options for students.
Over 80,000 jobseekers gain workplace training through Government scheme – DWP
DWP confirmed 86,640 places were offered through sector-based work academy programmes (SWAPs), passing the Government’s target of 80,000.
Lexacom launches tool to protect patient data in NHS AI use
Dr Andrew Whiteley said: “Patient Shield is designed to allow healthcare professionals to harness the benefits of AI while fully safeguarding patient data.”
Salvation Army brings employment support sessions to Bishop’s Stortford
The service offers help with writing CVs, filling out job applications, searching for training, and confidence building.
Lords to examine new rules for Employment Rights Bill
Three committee sessions are scheduled for 29th April, 8th May, and 13th April, though these dates may be subject to change.
Over 5,000 apprentices trained in West Midlands as scheme donations hit £50m – WMCA
The apprenticeship levy transfer fund has helped over 2,500 SMEs with money pledged from larger companies.
Cowbell launches professional indemnity and cyber cover for UK tech firms
The product offers limits of up to £5m and combines professional indemnity with specialist technology cyber cover.
Over a third of female SME owners face gender bias – AXA UK
Research revealed that 53% of the female SME owners surveyed said they felt pressure to prove themselves more than male business owners.
Unite deal secures two-year pay rise for East Midlands Airport refuellers
Under the agreement, the workers will receive a 6.5% pay increase in the first year and a further 3.5% uplift in the second year.
