Funding worth £12 million to be put towards a new aerospace project in South West England
The project will centre around new technology for aircraft wings and will ultimately strive to help achieve net zero air travel in the near future.
UK saved 1,800 jobs in the steel industry with a £30mn emergency COVID loan
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Celsa secured a £30 million COVID emergency loan for their facility in Cardiff which saved 1500 pre-existing jobs directly and created 300 jobs indirectly.
How can the UK become more attractive to international STEM students and graduates?
Ewan Kirk, the Entrepreneur-in-Residence within the Department of Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, has called for new measures to encourage international STEM students and graduates into the UK.
Why are 4.39 million workers in the UK taking the freelancer path?
Digital staffing platform, Coople, has provided insight into what are the risks posed to companies who hire freelance staff and the cons of being a freelancer.
UK underperforming on treatable health conditions, new report shows
The King's Fund, an independent think tank involved with work relating to the health system, said the UK health system's poor performance on avoidable deaths should be a serious concern for political leaders and policy-makers.
Indonesia suspends visa-free policy, travellers to Bali now have to pay
Indonesia has suspended visa-free services for 159 countries.
Britain celebrates 'Windrush' anniversary after deportation scandal
Britain on Thursday celebrates the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush ship bringing workers from the West Indies, but with the bitter legacy of a wrongful deportation scandal still fresh.
Britain strengthens its trade ties with the US by signing a MoU with the state of Utah
Utah will become the latest American state to agree to a trade pact with Britain as collaboration is set to commence in areas including fin-tech and aerospace.
Survey reveals UK managers express concerns over AI security and job losses
A recent survey conducted by CMI reveals that UK managers are increasingly worried about the security risks and potential job losses associated with AI.
High UK inflation hinders cost-of-living fight
Britain's annual inflation rate unexpectedly remained at 8.7 percent in May, official data showed Wednesday, piling pressure on the Bank of England and government to act over a cost-of-living crisis.
What leaders can learn from Google's return-to-office mandate
Google has announced a crack-down on hybrid work policies, imposing a mandatory 3-days-per-week which will be factored into employee performance.
Cost of living crisis drops UK workers' retirement figures to 1 million
A recent report describes this phenomenon of people postponing their retirement plans as "the great un-retirement", given the number of people out of the labour market has reduced compared to last year.
Survey reveals British workforce is still facing the effect of the cost of living crisis
A new survey from PwC has shone a light on the current workforce in Britain and worldwide regarding key matters such as job satisfaction and AI.
Heavens above! Church of England clergy demand pay rise for first time in history
Even the clergy are not immune from Britain's cost-of-living crisis, which has now forced Church of England vicars to make a formal pay claim for the first time in their nearly 500-year history.
The 3 Key Payroll Trends That UK Companies Need To Know About
More automation and data integrations in payroll tech are important functions to have in your business today, with employers in the UK aiming to meet the requirements successfully.
Noisy offices in London have detrimental effects on employees, study reveals
Oscar Acoustics' study reveals the negative impact of noisy and disruptive offices as London employees opt to work remotely due to excessive noise.
AI part of UK government's plan to secure Britain's place as global tech leader
The government must provide "support and direction" for Britain's technology sector to reach its full economic potential according to techUK.
AI's Impact on the job market and the changing landscape of work
AI's impact on the job market is debated as leaders like Arvind Krishna and Sam Altman see opportunities, while experts warn of potential disruptions, urging social issue resolution.
How sustainable is the new net migration number in the UK?
The new net migration number stands at 606,000, with research contradicting the government, which insists that the net migration number is not sustainable.
Junior doctors to strike again in June after demands after calls for a pay rise are ignored
UK junior doctors plan to strike in June over pay concerns, highlighting the need for government action to address their demands for fair compensation.
UK-Australia free trade agreement to reduce the cost-of-living effect on consumers
This historic UK-Australia deal formally designated as the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (A-UKFTA) will be regarded as the ultimate standard for trading with Australia.
NHS strikes to continue after workers reject the governments pay rise
After months of protests, an agreement has been made between the government and unions regarding the increase of NHS staff wages. Several NHS workers are rejecting the offer and will continue to strike until their demands are met.
Business confidence dips for the first time in three months
According to the Lloyds Bank Business Barometer, business confidence has experienced an unexpected decline, dropping five points to 28 per cent in May.
The new business hub taking shape in Europe
Businesses no longer feel compelled to rent expensive office spaces in the big cities, with large companies now needing smaller office spaces. Companies have found cheaper rent and labour in the CEE countries.
Americas Minister looks to strengthen Britain and US's trade alliances with current visit to American Midwest
Britain's economic and business pact with the US will be brought up during Minister David Rutley's trip to three states across Midwest America.
British employees found to spend least amount of time working in offices
Workers in Britain are unwilling to return to the pre-COVID time of regularly attending company offices and remain unclear with employers on future solutions.
A reported 85% of British working women experience stress due to menstruation in the workplace
A recent WaterAid survey of British women highlights the challenges surrounding menstruation in the workplace, causing stress and anxiety for women.
Manchester and northern train services receive £72m from government to enhance passenger experience
Stations in the north including Manchester Victoria and Salford Crescent are set to undergo transformations to ensure travellers face less hectic journeys.
Study reveals one in four British employees has changed jobs at least three times in three years
The British workspace is undergoing a significant shift, as traditional resignation practices are replaced by a new trend called "subdued quitting".
Major new study reveals 72% of companies have now mandated a return to the workplace
A major new study has revealed that 72 per cent of companies globally have now mandated a return to the workplace, with 42 per cent now reporting a higher level of employee attrition.