Tag: employment



Slowdown of Service Sector Growth raises Questions for Economy

Posted on 26 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

For some time now, manufacturers have expressed fears that a lack of skilled workers could negatively impact growth within the sector and lead to a reduction in expansion. Now, it appears that a similar issue is facing the service sector which... Read More

Hiring Intentions rise at Fastest Pace in 16 Years

Posted on 12 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

According to a new study by accountancy firm BDO, the number of firms planning to take on new staff has grown at the fastest pace for 16 years, indicating that British businesses are now confident that the recovery is well under way. The BDO Employment... Read More

Darlington Education Department Development could be Catalyst for Prosperity

Posted on 7 August, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy, Top Properties

Council leaders in Darlington believe that a new Education Department building will create jobs and provide a boost to trade in the North East town. It is also hoped it will prove to be the catalyst for further investment and prosperity. Around 400... Read More

Unemployment falls further but Low Wage Growth remains a threat to High Street Recovery

Posted on 16 July, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS) the number of people in employment rose by 254,000 to 30.6 million between March and May, marking a new record and hinting that further improvements are on the horizon. In addition, the unemployment... Read More

Manufacturing driving Employment Growth in the West Midlands

Posted on 15 June, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Manufacturing has proven to be one of the biggest drivers of growth in the UK economy since the end of the recession, with the West Midlands in particular benefiting from a boom in demand both domestically and overseas. These advantages particularly lie... Read More

Record number in work as Unemployment Rate falls to 6.8 per cent

Posted on 15 May, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Since the end of the recession, a number of sectors within the British economy have shown marked improvements as a result of increased investment into growth. However, arguably the most positive impact the upturn in the economy has yielded is the national... Read More

Asda store acquisition plan to create up to 12,000 Jobs

Posted on 9 April, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Supermarkets are having a bit of a tricky time in the UK of late, with growing competition from budget rivals and a rising consumer preference for convenience stores forcing the nation’s top chains to somewhat change their game plans. The emphasis is now... Read More

Private Sector Hiring hits Record Levels

Posted on 8 March, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Growing business confidence has had a beneficial effect upon the country’s unemployment statistics, which have fallen steeply from the peak figures recorded in the aftermath of the recession. The latest research from Markit showed that this drive for... Read More

Mini Job Trend is not a Result of the Financial Crisis says Employment Expert

Posted on 23 February, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

The recession brought about many changes in employment patterns. However, one factor which experts now believe cannot be blamed upon the financial crisis is the growing number of British workers choosing to take on a “mini job” rather than committing to... Read More

TNT Post to open Four New Delivery Units in London

Posted on 22 February, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With internet shopping increasingly gaining in popularity, the postal service has become hugely important in the UK’s retail industry. In order to keep up with high levels of demand, a number of independent companies are being forced to expand rapidly in... Read More