Traditionally, importing people was the primary strategy to solve skill and labour shortages in the UK. Recruiters roamed villages in Bangladesh to recruit workers for tyre factories. London transport sent recruiters to the Caribbean; the NHS heavily recruits nurses from abroad, etc.
With inflation reaching an all-time high in August rising to 3.2% it’s no wonder that families up and down the country are struggling to make ends meet. Add in the upcoming price rises to energy bills, national insurance, and cuts to universal
An investment trust focused on renewable energy is expected become the first company with an all-female board to float on the London Stock Exchange. Atrato Onsite Energy, which has announced plans to raise £150m by listing in London, is run by three women
When you do building work in your home things around you usually get very bad before they get better. The moment comes when you have had enough of eating meals cooked in the microwave in the spare bedroom and washing dishes in
In 2018, the British financial industry was the source of over a third of all the tax revenues, either directly through taxes paid by companies or indirectly through the PAYE of employees working in finance. When the UK was part of the
The daily lives of residents in the United Kingdom are affected by the lack of people in many jobs. The economy is picking up from the months of lockdown, businesses are re-opening, and they cannot find people to fill the vacant position.
The Night Time Industry Association (NTIA) has warned that safety in nightclubs and other music venues could be jeopardised due to a lack of bouncers. CEO of NITA Michael Kill blames the lack of security staff at venues on people quitting their positions during
Car manufacturer Ford is preparing to invest £230 million into its Halewood plant in Merseyside County as part of a drive to start making more electric car parts. The investment will mean the factory will run for several more years and safeguard 500 jobs,
The effects of the pandemic have never been more apparent than the recent fuel crisis in the UK, when pumps across the country ran dry. With supply chains across the globe facing increasing challenges, China is currently amid a drastic energy crisis
Inflation has become a substantial part of the UK’s reality, and it’s growing harder to ignore. Now, it’s not just a topic of conversation for bankers and investing enthusiasts; it’s a reality felt by the ordinary citizen who’s startled by his energy
