Employer confidence hits decade-low as redundancies rise and recruitment slows – CIPD
The latest CIPD Labour Market Outlook showed that the net employment balance has dropped from +21 to +13.
Government launches Plan for Steel consultation to address industry challenges
The consultation will examine issues such as high electricity costs, unfair trading practices with a focus on maintaining jobs.
Harlow MP and GMB support Essex Bidfood workers as recognition deal ends
Thousands of staff at Bidfood could now be sacked and reemployed on worse terms and conditions, said GMB.
Civil Nuclear Constabulary celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Announced last year, the Level Four NHOPOA trains recruits in the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum.
Barnsley councillors to vote on future of nurseries and school catering
The council said the changes aim to expand nursery provision to 30 hours a week while also ending subsidies of more than £1m across both services.
Sunderland care workers seek equal pay love on Valentine’s Day
This Valentine's Day care workers will gather at Sunderland City Hall from 12 noon to 1pm to deliver a clear message to council leaders.
Elizabeth Line train drivers to strike over pay
Drivers will walk out on 27th February, 1st March, 8th March and 10th March from 00:01 to 23:59.
55% of workers confident about job security despite economic challenges, study finds
The findings suggested that ongoing skills shortages and a tight labour market continue to put the power in the hands of highly skilled workers.
UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference kicks off first leg of Business Masterclass tour
The UK BBEC kicked off the first leg of its Business Masterclass tour at the NatWest Conference Centre in Bishopsgate, London.
French business school applications up 74% in 2024, while UK saw 45% decline
Average total applications per programme stood at 419, with three applications per seat and an average acceptance rate of 35%.
Japan Airlines cabin crew express anger at “insulting” pay offer
Workers based at Heathrow airport have rejected an offer that amounts to 1.5%.
Government backs renewable energy firms to boost industrial heartlands and coastal communities
The application window has opened for the Clean Industry Bonus, supporting highly skilled jobs such as engineers, electricians or welders.
