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Industry bodies pleased as Conservative manifesto pledges to find 50,000 nurses
... that is available to workers of all skill levels. The UK’s post-Brexit immigration policy must work for the whole economy, not just the ... smaller than those of the Liberal Democrats and, especially, Labour. While the party is renowned for fiscal prudence, it can be argued that ...
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‘Opportunities’ for to HMRC to improve on IR35 customer experience
... in the [Matthew] Taylor Review”. The tone of the NAO’s findings contrasted with that of IFF Research and Frontier Economics, ... it was hard to “disentangle” the effect from wider labour market trends affected by Covid-19 and Brexit. Other findings from ...
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Industry bodies demand clarity on immigration, IR35 and no no-deal Brexit
... the Conservatives’ landslide victory in yesterday’s general election, the industry bodies also call on the government to do ... system could be introduced in Britain to strengthen the UK labour market. But we’re still no clearer on how this new system would work ...
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Young workers urged to develop relevant skills
... levels are masking the true situation in the nation’s workplaces. Research we have launched today shows that two-thirds (67%) of ... of Personnel and Development (CIPD), says: “These labour market figures are truly horrific, with the economy shedding almost ...
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Charity case rings an ethical warning
... the organisations that could stand accused of using forced labour, Oxfam would seem to be the least likely. But the charity, which has ... suppliers, and to assure the factory management of Oxfam’s commitment to work with them to address them.” However, the issue ...
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Is GLA's bark worse than bite?
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority’s (GLA) role was pushed into the spotlight last month after a BBC investigation ... bodies.” Mark Boleat, chairman of the Association of Labour Providers (ALP), thought the GLA’s remit should be extended. “The ...
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New welfare reforms broadly welcomed
... and accessible support to those further from the labour market. But too often, they and Jobcentre Plus advisers have been held ... Forum on Disability broadly welcomes the government’s plans for welfare reform, and calls for the right support for employers and ...
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Biggest drop in job vacancies in 10 years and employment also down
... said despite a slight decline in employment levels, the UK labour market continues to resiliently support the economy. “However, with ... recruitment – is an essential part of addressing the UK’s productivity problem.” Meanwhile Pawel Adrjan, UK economist at the ...
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TUC wrong to ban umbrellas, still a place for ethical firms
Opponents of the Trades Union Congress (TUC)’s call this week to ban umbrella companies claim that the “real problem” ... on the government to take steps such as hiring a director of labour market enforcement. They also agreed with some of the TUC’s points ...
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UK unemployment rises_2
... Centre, based at The Work Foundation, says: “The labour market has taken a dramatic turn for the worse. With the economy barely ... this is exactly what contract work offers them, even if it’s more expensive in the short term. “What we are also noticing is that ...