Swindon to host UK’s largest drone factory, creating 1,000 skilled jobs
The site, announced today by Defence Secretary John Healey, will be operated by Tekever and is set to become the UK’s largest drone factory.
Gloucestershire County Council launches Connect to Work scheme
Linda Cohen said: “By supporting those who face barriers to getting into or getting back to work we are fostering a more inclusive and supportive community."
Government refreshes WBC to drive workplace equality and boost women’s pay
New members have been brought in to tackle issues like the gender pay gap, sexual harassment, pay, progression and productivity.
Defence dividend delivers £1.4bn investment and thousands of UK jobs
More than 1,700 new jobs are being created across the UK as the defence sector secures record levels of foreign investment.
Telford & Wrekin Council launches Connect to Work programme
The programme offers help with job searching, interviews, applications and curriculum vitaes (CVs).
Senior doctors in England prepared to take industrial action, BMA warns
The BMA’s survey found that 67% of consultants who took part said they would be willing to strike, rising to 82% among SAS doctors.
CIPD welcomes £338m investment in Connect to Work employment programme
The CIPD has welcomed the Government’s £338m investment in the Connect to Work programme, describing it as a positive step towards tackling economic inactivity and helping more people into sustainable employment. Rachel Suff, senior wellbeing adviser at the CIPD, said the funding recognises the importance of linking work, health and skills to support those facing barriers into jobs. She added: “We’re pleased to see additional investment for employment support to help more people access and stay in work.” She noted that individualised placement support is a proven model in helping people with complex barriers re-enter the workforce, particularly those with
Government selects ecmk as training partner for Warm Homes Skills Programme
ecmk will deliver ABBE-accredited training for those starting or upskilling in the domestic retrofit workforce.
Government Legal Department welcomes new generation of legal trainees and students
The Government Legal Department (GLD) has welcomed 39 trainee lawyers and eight university placement students, creating career opportunities across its offices.
UK–Japan defence partnership supports 4,500 British jobs through combat air programme
The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Future Combat Air System programme, at the centre of the trilateral Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) with Japan and Italy, now sustains more than 4,500 jobs across the UK.
£10bn Norway warship deal secures 4,000 UK jobs and strengthens industrial supply chain
The agreement will sustain 4,000 jobs across the country until well into the 2030s, including more than 2,000 roles at BAE Systems’ Glasgow shipyards.
TUC unveils “worker first” plan to put jobs and unions at the centre of AI future
The move comes as new polling by Survation revealed that over half of the public (51%) were concerned about the impact of AI on their jobs.
