This comes as retailers have raised concerns that Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plans will make it harder to hire for flexible and youth roles.
The scheme aims to give young people a recognised qualification and a clear route into management, with career opportunities in stores, logistics, head office and manufacturing sites.
365 Finance reported a 43% year-on-year increase in restaurants opting for revenue-based finance in Q1 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
Construction and retail were named the joint riskiest industries to work in the UK in 2026, according to a Risk Index published by online training provider iHasco.
The programme aims to give workers more tools and confidence to safely manage and recover from violent and confrontational situations.
Research from MattressNextDay highlighted how prolonged standing, repetitive lifting and long periods of driving are affecting workers’ bodies across different sectors.
Recognising the impact such attacks have on working people as they go about their daily lives, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster will highlight moves to “bolster our national defences” including through the Cyber Security Bill.
Thomas was elected unopposed and will replace current general secretary Paddy Lillis upon his retirement on 25th July 2025.
Currys has warned it will limit hiring due to rising wage costs following April's Budget measures, which are expected to increase operating expenses by £32m.
Despite a modest rise in retail sales during the 2024 festive period, rising costs and weak growth are expected to drive further job cuts across the sector.
Forbes Burton’s report highlights over 200 distressed UK businesses, with an estimated 146,500 jobs lost and thousands of high-street branches closed.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported that there were 2.81 million jobs in the retail sector in September 2024, marking a traditionally low point before the holiday season boosts employment.