We Need More Immigrant Workers, Says Next Boss
The chief executive of High Street chain Next is urging the government to let more foreign workers into the UK to alleviate chronic labor shortages. Lord Wolfson, who was a prominent advocate of Brexit, said the UK’s current immigration policy was crippling economic growth. He said firms should pay a tax to employ foreign workers,... Read More
Sharp Rise In Cancer Care Delays ‘Risking Lives’
There has been a sharp rise in long waits for cancer therapy in the past four years, BBC analysis shows. The number waiting more than the 62-day target time for therapy in the past year has topped 67,000 across England, Northern Ireland, and Scotland – twice as many as in the same period in 2017-18.... Read More
Project Engineer – Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Project Engineer – Gainsborough, Lincolnshire Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and a reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the... Read More
Rishi Sunak Faces Questions Following Resignation – Gavin Williamson
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing questions about his judgement following the resignation of cabinet minister Sir Gavin Williamson after bullying claims. Mr Sunak is set to face MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions and is expected to be asked when he learned the full details of the allegations. Sir Gavin is accused of abusive behaviour... Read More
Electrical Design Engineer – Greater Manchester
Job Introduction Reporting to the Electrical Senior Design Manager. Electrical Design Engineer assigned to work within the MEP Design Management team for the production of Electrical design, including its interfaces and integration across the programme for the Shaft and Portals located within the Hs2 Geographical area located in the Central Section. Flexible working: We welcome you... Read More
Rise In Energy Firms Remotely Switching Homes To Prepay Meters
A rising number of households are having their energy smart meters remotely switched to prepayment meters, the energy regulator has said. Energy firms use the technology to swap customers who are in debt for the more costly plan without needing a warrant. Ofgem said it had received reports of “vulnerable customers being left without power... Read More
Nurses’ Strike: Why NHS Is On Brink Of First UK Walkout
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) – which represents hundreds of thousands of nurses in the UK – is set to announce the results of its strike ballot on Wednesday. It is widely expected that the members will have voted for a walkout. If that happens, it will be the first UK-wide strike by the... Read More
University Staff To Go On Strike This Month
University lecturers and other staff across the UK will strike this month over pay, pensions, and working conditions, the University and College Union (UCU) has said. Strikes will take place on 24, 25, and 30 November at 150 universities. The UCU claims 70,000 staff members will strike. Universities say they are “well-prepared” to “protect students’... Read More
Software Developer – Ipswich
Would you like to help drive the growth and technical software delivery expertise of a global company that works with 91% of the Fortune Global 500? Are you an experienced developer that can think on their feet and propose innovative solutions to challenging problems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Risk... Read More
Rail Disruption: Most Services Start Late On Tuesday
Most train operators started running services later than usual on Tuesday but said that timetables would return to normal later on. Walkouts over pay and conditions by union members – planned for 5, 7, and 9 November – were canceled on Friday. But there has still been disruption to services amid timetabling issues. Operators advise... Read More