EV incentives boost European workforce demand
The global electric vehicle (EV) sales market has grown by 28% so far in 2025, according to Rho Motion.
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.
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.
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.
Most sales CVs miss out on top skill employers want – LiveCareer
Communication skills appeared in 80% of roles, including project managers, sales assistants, HR professionals and customer service jobs.
Channel 4 opens applications for New Writers Scheme
The scheme will run for nine months and offer up to 20 writers training, masterclasses, and mentoring from script editors and indie mentors.
Aberdeenshire Council backs ‘Workwise’ training scheme to boost workplace entry
Cllr David Keating said: “The scheme will not just help people understand the world of work, but grow their confidence and ambition.”
Winvic begins work on Towcester Park employment hub for IM Properties
Winvic Construction has broken ground on a 1.1 million sq ft development in Towcester expected to create 1,500 jobs and support green industrial growth.
Spirit Aerosystems break-up could threaten NI aerospace sector, Unite warns
Unite has written to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and the Minister of State requesting an urgent meeting.
Automotive recruitment will be hit by end of ECO schemes, say 45% of dealers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves called the changes necessary to "level the playing field."
HS2 helps over 5,000 unemployed people into work
Mark Wild said: “HS2 is creating new opportunities for people now, and that will continue in the years ahead.”
Most Northern Ireland medical students plan to leave for better pay and conditions – BMA NI
Over 81% of students said pay and conditions were the main reasons for leaving.
