Voter ID Checks Could Overwhelm Election Staff, Councils Warn
Staff overseeing May’s local elections could be “overwhelmed” as they deal with the introduction of compulsory voter ID, councils have warned. For the first time, everyone voting in person in English local elections on 4 May will need to show identification. The Electoral Commission said there had been extensive planning to get councils ready for... Read More
Climate Change: Fossil Fuel Emissions From Electricity Set To Fall – Report
The world will likely use fewer fossil fuels to produce electricity this year in a “turning point” for planet-friendly energy, a new report says. It would be the first-ever annual drop in the use of coal, oil, and gas to generate electricity, outside of a global recession or pandemic. As a result, fewer warming gases... Read More
Product Manager – Edinburgh, Midlothian
Product Manager – Edinburgh, Midlothian Product Manager, Successful SAAS company, Edinburgh city center, £40-50k Your new company You will be joining a highly successful international software business that provides a suite of health tech solutions to clients across Europe, North America, and Asia, They have enjoyed steady growth over the last 10 years and their... Read More
Covid: Staff Propped Up Care Homes Without Extra Pay, Says Report
Many care home staff worked extra hours without extra pay to prop up the system during the pandemic, a study suggests. Public money helped stabilize UK care homes during the first wave of Covid-19 but it was withdrawn too soon and not focused on staff, says the research, led by Warwick Business School. While many... Read More
Renting: Shortfall Of Properties Creates Frenzied Market – Surveyors
A shortfall of properties to match demand from tenants – causing a rise in the cost of renting – is striking in its consistency, surveyors say. One agent said the rental market in his area was “frenzied” owing to fierce competition for homes among tenants. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said the proportion... Read More
Joe Biden Hails Northern Ireland Young People On Belfast Visit
US President Joe Biden has praised Northern Ireland’s young people, saying they are at the “cutting edge” of its future during his visit to Belfast. Earlier he met Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before briefly speaking to some of Stormont’s political party leaders. He is on a four-day visit to Ireland to mark 25 years since... Read More
Ministers Propose Stricter Rules For Holiday Lets
Homeowners would need to get planning permission before converting properties into short-term holiday lets, under government plans aimed at easing housing problems in tourist hotspots. There could be exemptions based on how often a home was available to tourists. Ministers have launched a consultation on the plans which would only apply in England. Housing Secretary... Read More
Infrastructure Engineer – London, South East England
Infrastructure Engineer – London, South East England Are you an Infrastructure Engineer ready for your next challenge? Do you want to work with state-of-the-art technology? A well-established law firm software house is seeking a talented Infrastructure Engineer to join their growing team in the London area. As a software house, you’ll be working with a... Read More
Ukraine War: Leak Shows Western Special Forces On The Ground
The UK is among a number of countries with military special forces operating inside Ukraine, according to one of the dozens of documents leaked online. It confirms what has been the subject of quiet speculation for over a year. The leaked files, some marked “top secret”, paint a detailed picture of the war in Ukraine,... Read More
Alteryx Data Analyst – London, South East England
Alteryx Data Analyst – London, South East England Alteryx Data Consultant/Data Analyst- Data Quality This is a new and exclusive opportunity for an Alteryx Data Consultant/Data Analyst to join a highly successful Data Quality team within a thriving Investment Bank Role details Title: Data Quality Analyst Data Office & Data Quality Department Permanent role Employer:... Read More