Manufacturing
Factories lay off workers at fastest rate in seven years
Employment in the manufacturing sector has fallen for the eighth month in a row as factories lay off workers at...
Businesses find themselves in modern slavery limbo
With legal action hovering over British American Tobacco, and G4S shares being blacklisted by an investment fund, it’s clear that...
Manufacturing headcount falls at fastest rate since 2010
The CBI’s quarterly industrial trends survey has seen the fastest fall in headcount since April 2010, with firms anticipating an...
Fresh concern over jobs as UK service sector slumps
The UK's service sector, which makes up 80% of the country's economy, contracted in September prompting fears of a recession.
Hundreds of jobs lost as Wrightbus goes into administration
One of Northern Ireland’s largest employers Wrightbus is set to go into administration today, putting 1,400 jobs at risk.
Vulnerability of UK manufacturing to Brexit revealed by new study
Regions with a high dependence on exports to the EU have been highlighted as being likely to be hit by...
‘Good quality’ jobs should be measure of industrial success
The UK needs to manage industrial change far better than in the past if the economy is to harness new technology, become greener and provide better livelihoods
Staffline shares slump following six-year minimum wage underpayment
Staffline, one of the biggest recruitment and training agencies in the UK, has seen its shares tumble after PwC delayed...
Ford ‘to close Bridgend site’ by September 2020
Ford will close its Bridgend manufacturing plant by September 2020 with the loss of 1,700 jobs, workers have been told....
Post-Brexit £30,000 immigration salary threshold will be ‘disastrous’
The government's proposed salary threshold for EU migrants will “decimate” the UK's manufacturing base, says industry body.
Honda confirms 2021 closure of Swindon manufacturing plant
Honda has confirmed that it proposes to close its manufacturing plant in Swindon in 2021, with the loss of around...
Why good corporate citizenship brings mutual benefits
Businesses now recognise that good corporate social responsibility is not just about financial donations. Being a good corporate citizen can...
More than half of managers received bonuses in 2018
More than half of all staff in managerial and professional roles received a bonus last year, according to XpertHR analysis....
Impact of UK minimum wage rises on automation ‘modest’
Minimum wage rises may lead to job losses as employers turn to automation to keep costs down. But so far...
Third of UK companies considering Brexit move abroad
A third of UK companies are looking to relocate abroad because of fears over Brexit.
An Institute of Directors (IoD)...
