UK Car Production Down As Energy Costs Rise
Almost 100,000 fewer cars were built in the first three months of 2022 compared to last year. Manufacturing has dropped by nearly a third, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The SMMT linked the decline to a global shortage of computer chips and rising energy costs for manufacturers. During the first... Read More
API Tester – Leeds, West Yorkshire
Description: The ideal candidate for this role will have knowledge and expertise in the following: • Experience working in large organisations preferably financial services • Experience working in large development teams • Native Android development – Java, Kotlin, Android Studio • Agile methodologies – Scrum, Kanban, Lean UX, XP • Agile Tooling – Jira, Confluence,... Read More
Channel Migrant Boats: Ministers Drop Plans to Turn Back Vessels
The UK government has dropped plans to turn back people crossing the English Channel just over a week before they were due to be challenged in court. Campaigners say the policy, which would allow Border Force patrols to intercept boats and take them back to France, is inhumane and a risk to life. The PCS... Read More
More Head Teachers Quitting within Five Years of Taking Jobs in England
The number of headteachers in England quitting their jobs within the first five years of starting is on the rise. One in four (25%) primary school heads and more than one in three (37%) in secondary schools who started their roles in 2015 had left by 2020 – up from 21% and 35% since 2011.... Read More
Labour Calls For Emergency Budget Over Cost of Living Crisis
Labour is calling for an emergency budget to bring forward more measures to tackle the cost of living crisis. Surges in fuel, energy and food prices are hitting people’s pockets, with inflation running at a 30-year high. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC’s Sunday Morning show the government’s response had been “woeful” and... Read More
Live Music Revenue Fell Again in 2021, Despite Gigs Returning
Concert revenues were just £8m, down from £11.3m in 2020 and £54m in 2019, said PRS for Music, the body that collects royalties for songwriters. Only 19,300 setlists were reported last year, it added, marking a huge decline from the 124,000 reported pre-pandemic. “It’s a huge decrease,” said CEO Andrea Martin, “but we will see... Read More
Airlines Should Be Fined For Refund Delays – MPs
The UK’s aviation watchdog should have stronger powers to protect passengers hit by the kind of disruption caused by the pandemic, MPs have recommended. The sector was hit hard by efforts to tackle the virus, including quarantine, testing regimes and travel bans. The Civil Aviation Authority should have “more teeth” to be able to fine... Read More
Network Security Engineer – Chester, Cheshire
Network Security Engineer – £40,000 – £55,000 + Bonus – Chester/WFH Role: Network Security Engineer Location: Work from Home / Hybrid / Chester Salary: £40,000 – £55,000 + Bonus Industry: MSP Are you a Network Engineer looking for the next step in your career? Do you want the opportunity to work for a fast-growing MSP... Read More
Ukraine: UK Embassy in Kyiv to Reopen Next Week, Says PM
The British embassy in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv will reopen next week, Boris Johnson has announced. Ambassador Melinda Simmons said she was “heading back” after leaving when Russia invaded. The prime minister also said there was a “realistic possibility” the Russian bombardment would continue until the end of next year. Mr Johnson added the UK... Read More
P&O Ferries: Spirit of Britain Cleared To Sail After Inspection
A P&O ferry that was held for reinspection has been cleared to sail, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has said. Another ferry has been found to have a “small number of deficiencies” that need to be addressed before it can resume service, it said. “There are no further inspections of P&O Ferries at the... Read More