UK firms cut staffing by most in almost four years Newsflash: UK companies are cutting jobs at the fastest rate since early in the Covid-19 pandemic, a new survey of British purchasing managers shows. S&P Global’s latest flash PMI report, just released, shows that staffing numbers are falling in December, for the third month in a…
Warning of ‘skills chasm’ amid huge UK regional divide in qualifications
Learning and Work Institute says 71% of Londoners and 65% of adults in Scotland will have degree by 2035, compared with 29% in East Yorkshire. Economic growth in the UK risks being held back by a “skills chasm” between regions, as London and the south-east suck in highly qualified workers, according to a report by…
Musk says Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to be Reform UK leader
Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, just weeks after reports the multi-billionaire was in talks to donate to the party. In a post on his social media site X, Musk said Farage “doesn’t have what it takes” to lead the party – but did not explain…
Biden blocks Japan’s Nippon Steel from buying US Steel
US President Joe Biden has blocked the takeover of US Steel by a bigger Japanese firm, delivering on a political promise despite fears the move could hurt Washington’s relations with Tokyo and scare off other foreign investors. Biden cited threats to national security in rejecting the Nippon Steel purchase, saying US ownership was important to…
The Immediate Benefits of Holding a UK Passport for Residents
For residents, obtaining a UK passport is more than just a travel document; it’s a key to unparalleled opportunities, security, and freedom. Here are the immediate benefits every UK passport holder can enjoy, making it one of the most coveted documents for residents in the UK. 1. Unrestricted Right to Live and Work in the…