Graduate Software Developer – Birmingham, West Midlands
Graduate Software Developer – Birmingham, West Midlands About Sparta Global We employ people from all backgrounds and give them careers within technology, working with enthusiastic individuals to give them the skills for success within the public and private sectors. We design careers, coach future leaders, and promote a more diverse and equal landscape with our... Read More
Climate Change Plan Will Leave UK Unprepared – Advisers Warn
The UK is still not treating climate change as a national priority, warn the experts who advise the government. They criticised the latest government climate change adaptation plan for not containing any substantial new money or new legislation. The five-year programme, released on Monday, includes measures to tackle overheating and flooding. Secretary of State for... Read More
Visa Rules Eased For Building And Fishing Industry
Visa rules are being eased for overseas builders, carpenters, and people working in the fishing industry, the Home Office has confirmed. Roofers and plasterers have also been added to the Shortage Occupation List, which temporarily eases visa restrictions in areas where employers are struggling to fill vacancies. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) advised adding builders... Read More
Fuel Retailers Urged To Back Government Price Sharing Scheme
Supermarkets and other fuel retailers have until August to voluntarily share live prices in a government scheme designed to prevent overcharging. It follows a report that found drivers paid an extra 6p per litre for fuel at supermarkets last year due to weak competition. Drivers will be able to compare live prices online to find... Read More
Plan To Crack Down On ‘Rip-Off’ University Degrees
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to crack down on “rip-off” degrees that do not lead to graduate jobs. Under plans due to be announced later, universities in England will be forced to limit the number of students they recruit onto underperforming courses. But Labour said the move would “put up fresh barriers to opportunity... Read More
Rail Passengers Warned Of Fresh Disruption
Passengers are being warned of fresh rail disruption from Monday as two rail unions take industrial action this week. Aslef train drivers will not work overtime this week, and RMT members will strike on Thursday and Saturday. The action is part of a long-running dispute about pay, jobs, and conditions that have seen some severe... Read More
Junior DevOps Engineer – City of London, London
Junior DevOps Engineer – City of London, London About Sparta Global?? We employ people from all backgrounds and give them careers within technology, working with enthusiastic individuals to give them the skills for success within the public and private sectors. We design careers, coach future leaders, and promote a more diverse and equal landscape with... Read More
Disposable Vapes: Councils Call For Total Ban By 2024
Disposable vapes cause litter problems, are a fire hazard and appeal too strongly to children, according to local councils in England and Wales. The Local Government Association has called for them to be banned by 2024. Single-use varieties have surged in popularity in recent years, driven by Chinese brands such as Elfbar and Lost Mary.... Read More
Just Stop Oil Protesters Interrupt The Proms
Two protesters from the environmental campaign group Just Stop Oil have interrupted the First Night of the Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The duo mounted the stage and briefly unfurled an orange banner on Friday. They were met with boos and jeers from some members of the audience at the BBC’s classical music festival,... Read More
Airports Hike Drop-Off Fees By Nearly A Third – RAC
Airport drop-off charges for drivers have increased by almost a third at UK airports over the past year, according to the RAC. These are fees charged for dropping off someone as close to a terminal as possible. The biggest hike in the so-called kiss and fly charges is at Southampton and Belfast airports, the RAC... Read More