The UK automotive sector faces the most severe talent shortage in the economy, with 92% of employers struggling to recruit skilled staff, according to ManpowerGroup’s 2026 Talent Shortage Survey. Read…
Meta is reportedly planning sweeping layoffs that could affect up to 20% of its workforce as the tech giant ramps up AI investment and pursues greater efficiency through automation. Read…
UK employers will receive £3,000 grants to hire unemployed 18–24 year-olds under new government plans to tackle rising youth unemployment affecting nearly one million young people. Read more: Government offers…
Companies House has suspended its WebFiling service after a security flaw exposed sensitive company data including directors’ addresses and dates of birth. Read more: Companies House suspends online filing service…
US oil companies could gain $63 billion as the war in the Middle East pushes crude prices higher, the FT has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Rising petrol and diesel prices could force one in ten drivers to reduce hospital visits, according to a FairFuelUK survey of 37,000 motorists warning of wider economic impact. Read more:…
The UK and Ireland deepen economic ties as £937m in Irish investment creates 850 jobs and new energy interconnectors strengthen energy security at the UK-Ireland Summit in Cork. Read more:…
Formula 1 is expected to cancel the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, reducing the 2026 calendar to 22 races. Read more:…
UK GDP showed zero growth in January as households cut spending on restaurants and hospitality, highlighting a fragile economy ahead of potential inflation shocks from the Middle East conflict. Read…
Shipping giant Maersk has suspended operations at Oman’s Port of Salalah after a drone strike on oil storage facilities, highlighting growing disruption to global trade routes amid the escalating Iran…