UK wind industry workforce hits 55,000, with further growth expected, report reveals
Nearly 40,000 people now work in offshore wind, up 24% from just over 32,000 two years ago.
Two-thirds of UK students work paid jobs during term time, survey finds
The SAES carried out by Advance HE and HEPI found 68% of undergraduates had a job during term, up from 56% in 2024 and 42% in 2020.
Hercules plc acquires Quality Transport Training to boost skills academy capacity
The deal will boost the capacity of the academy, which launched in January 2024 and has trained over 1,500 people so far.
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.
Persimmon Charitable Foundation offers £100,000 to help young people find work
The funding is aimed at charities that support 14 to 25-year-olds, especially those in areas facing economic and social challenges.
Greyfriars regeneration to create 7,000 jobs and boost local economy
The project will also deliver over 1,000 new homes, jobs, green spaces and cultural destinations in the town centre.
GATES urges employers to hire more disabled workers to expand talent pool
Councillor John Adams said; "We need to do more to support disabled people into the workplace and to gain new skills."
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.”
c2c appoints four young staff members through King’s Trust railways programme
New recruits Jack Wood, Fatihur Rahman, Arif Torofdar and Lindsey Keeling have joined in permanent roles.
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.”
University of Aberdeen launches toolkit to help thyroid sufferers stay in work
The toolkit gives advice for employees and employers, aiming to cut down on sick leave and improve wellbeing.
