Business
£1bn automotive deal to create 1,000 jobs in Sunderland
This boost for the British automotive industry comes following yesterday’s US-UK economic deal, which slashed tariffs on British exports.
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Organisations must overcommunicate to engage Gen Z workforce, finds webinar
The webinar hosted by Development Beyond Learning highlighted the need for communication to reduce workplace isolation among younger employees.
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Minor workplace behaviours can constitute illegal discrimination, says Valla CEO
Danae Shell said: “Our society has normalised workplace bullying to such an extent that we often fail to recognise its toxic."
Education & Training
Salford University and Manchester Met join Made Smarter to support SME manufacturers
The programme is designed to help business owners and managers develop tailored digital strategies for their firms.
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Students risk falling short in work readiness, survey reveals
ISE’s annual survey found around half of employers were concerned that graduates (48%) and school and college leavers (52%) who use AI in the selection process misrepresent their abilities.
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Government cuts red tape to accelerate teacher recruitment
The Government has announced a major reform to teacher training routes, reducing the duration of postgraduate teaching apprenticeships (PGTAs).
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Government negotiates US steel tariff reduction to protect jobs
Agreement on US steel tariffs provides certainty for UK steel industry and protects employment.
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GMB Union responds to US-UK tariff deal announcement
GMB Union has cautiously welcomed the new US-UK tariff deal that could benefit workers in the whisky and automotive sectors.
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UK employment rate higher than official survey figures – Resolution Foundation
The employment rate for people aged 16 and over stood at 61.2% in January 2025, compared to 60.6% reported by the LFS for December to February
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Modern slavery and unfair deductions still found in construction sites – Achilles UK
The report revealed that 111 workers reported unexplained deductions from their wages, in addition to expected taxes.
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Harbour Energy job cuts partially due to Government policy, says Unite
John Boland said: “The current political ideology of prematurely ending the oil and gas industry without any thought to the impact it has on workers is unforgivable.”
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John Crane strikes escalate as pay dispute continues
The workforce now plans to strike from 27th to 31st May, and again on 5th and 11th June.