Retail sales rise 3.1% in June as warm weather and sport boost demand
UK retail sales grew 3.1% in June, with both food and non-food sales up year on year, driven by summer weather and major sporting events.
BM Catalysts expands workshop support as training and rewards schemes grow
BM Catalysts' trade-focused training and loyalty schemes continue to grow, a year after launch.
Government launches Post Office Green Paper to consult on future reform
The Government has published its first major review of the Post Office in 15 years, seeking views from postmasters and the public on future reforms.
C-suite leaders face critical skills gap ahead of 2035, says Robert Half
Robert Half warns UK firms are unprepared for future leadership demands, with resilience, innovation and AI expertise set to define success.
Candidate availability rises at fastest pace since 2020 as hiring demand softens
UK recruitment activity slowed again in May, with permanent hiring down and candidate supply rising sharply, according to the latest KPMG and REC report.
Ministers commit £2.5bn to futureproof UK auto industry through DRIVE35
The UK Government has unveiled DRIVE35, a £2.5bn initiative backing the transition to zero-emission vehicle production and advanced automotive R&D.
AI-powered telematics reduces distraction incidents across A1 Group fleet
A1 Group has adopted Ctrack’s AI dashcam and Progressive Safe System to improve driver safety and comply with DVS rules.
Asda distribution managers to vote on union recognition following CAC ruling
More than 1,000 Asda distribution managers across 23 UK sites will vote on union recognition after the CAC approved a GMB ballot.
Apprenticeship Central and School of Thought join forces to tackle skills gap
Two specialist organisations are collaborating to drive apprenticeship recruitment and raise career awareness in the automotive sector.
Interest in tech careers drops among business school candidates
A GMAC survey has found a 10% decline in interest in technology careers among prospective business students.
SDC Trailers to host recruitment open day at Toomebridge facility
SDC Trailers is inviting jobseekers to a recruitment open day on 19th July as it looks to fill multiple production roles across its Northern Ireland sites.
Loughborough University unveils SHIFT Driver CPC module to improve HGV driver health
A new seven-hour Driver CPC module developed by Loughborough University aims to improve health and wellbeing for HGV drivers across the UK.
