One in three Scots ready to quit jobs due to work-related mental health issues – CIPD
The research found 26% of Scottish workers, around 690,000 people, said work had a negative effect on their mental health.
SMEs must consider finance options as HR concerns often “symptomatic” of underlying cause – FSB
Caroline Lavelle explained that a business leader considering redundancies might, in fact, be facing a cashflow issue that could be better solved through a lending product.
infinitSpace to open second Berlin workspace in partnership with PATRIZIA
Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace is expanding in Berlin with a second site, opening in August 2025, in collaboration with global real asset manager PATRIZIA.
31% of workers fear change at workplaces – Right Management
Women showed higher resistance to change than men, with 34% saying they would rather keep things the same compared to 27% of men.
38% of employers say home life stress impacts employees – GRiD
29% said a lack of state-funded social care was putting pressure on staff and that they needed to provide support for workers with caring duties.
Luxury car makers drive high-value employment and skills demand, says SMMT
An average of 81% of the sector’s employees will need to be upskilled by 2030, as manufacturers transition to electrified and digital technologies.
R2c launches time recording feature to boost employee efficiency
Ash Connell said: "By providing transparency and real-world data, they can make better decisions when it comes to running their workshops."
Government to fund 100 master’s scholarships in AI and STEM
Students will also get access to work placements and mentorships, including at the UK’s AI Security Institute.
Camden tops UK startup rankings as London dominates but smaller regions show resilience
A new study by Startup Voyager has ranked the UK’s best places for startups, with Camden, Islington and Hackney leading the pack—but smaller areas like Shropshire and Highland top survival rates.
UK employment rate edges up but jobless rate climbs to highest since 2021
The UK employment rate rose slightly to 75.1% in the three months to April, but the unemployment rate climbed to 4.6% - its highest level since July 2021.
Hiring confidence falls to lowest level since 2021 – Manpower Group UK
The survey found the net employment outlook was +19% for Q3, down by 12% from the previous quarter as market volatility hit confidence.
Nine million of pensioners to receive winter fuel payment under £35,000 cap – HM Treasury
The payment will be £200 per household, or £300 where someone is over 80, and paid automatically.
