Rewilding in Scotland has created a more than 400% increase in jobs, research has found amid calls for it to continue. Research by Rewilding Britain shows 35 jobs have been created at one site alone in the Highlands since 2008. The research found there has been a 412% increase in jobs at 13 major rewilding...
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Green steel: Fighting to future-proof UK jobs as industry evolves | Context
What’s the context? Row over jobs at UK’s largest remaining steelworks in Port Talbot highlights challenges of moving to a fossil fuel-free future British unions seek job security in green transition Struggling Port Talbot steelworks set to decarbonise Unions want broader net zero jobs strategy LONDON – Beneath the sky-scraping smokestacks rising over the Welsh town...
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Up to 150 jobs at risk at University of Hull in £23m savings plan
6 days ago By Pritti Mistry, BBC News Google The University of Hull said there had been a drop in income due to a “significant reduction” in international student applications Up to 150 jobs at the University of Hull are at risk as part of a £23m cost-savings plan. Vice-Chancellor Prof Dave Petley said the savings needed...
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Reeves signals closer UK-EU trade ties at start of economy-focused campaign week
Rachel Reeves will highlight Labour’s plans to boost investment by breaking down EU trade barriers and set up a national wealth fund as she kicks off a week of campaigning on the economy. The shadow chancellor suggested she could revise parts of Boris Johnson’s 2020 Brexit deal, including seeking closer alignment with EU rules in...
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Newspaper headlines: ‘England’s winning start’ and Labour’s jobs pledge
Pictures of a triumphant Jude Bellingham celebrating his winning header for England feature on several front pages. The Daily Express nicknames him “head boy Jude”. The Daily Mirror plays on his shirt number, calling him “perfect ten”. Puns inspired by The Beatles are well represented. “Hey Jude,” says the Daily Telegraph. “Yay, Jude” says the...
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Labour’s green plans will create 650,000 jobs, says Rachel Reeves
Labour will create more than 650,000 jobs with its green investment plans, Rachel Reeves has said, as the party kickstarts a week of campaigning on the economy. The UK shadow chancellor has revealed new details about the £7.3bn green investment vehicle that Labour intends to create after the election, saying it will help create hundreds...
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The great classroom brain drain: Poorly-paid British teachers are quitting their jobs in their droves to double their money, live the high life abroad – and get their children taught in private schools
British teachers are quitting their jobs in droves in search of the good life abroad, enjoying less stress, more money and a better lifestyle – as a classroom crisis looms back home. Teaching vacancies are at a record high and recruitment firms are cashing in on the shortage, making millions by placing ‘unqualified’ supply teachers...
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Volunteer who quit job to help Ukrainians living in Scotland honoured
A volunteer who gave up her job to help the humanitarian response to the invasion of Ukraine has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours. Hannah Beaton-Hawryluk, 63, has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to the Ukrainian community in Scotland. Mrs Beaton-Hawryluk, who lives in South...
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Forbes sets out SNP’s ‘in-between’ stance on oil and gas
13 June 2024 By Jonathan Geddes, BBC Scotland News BBC Kate Forbes was speaking on BBC’s Question Time programme The SNP are “in-between” the Conservatives and Labour policy on new licences for oil and gas fields in the North Sea, the deputy first minister has said. Speaking on BBC’s Question Time programme Kate Forbes said the party...
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What we know and don’t know about a Wisconsin woman linked to a botched hit job in U.K.
The British press is reporting that a former Wisconsin woman has been tied to a botched contract killing in 2019. The woman was named in the court files for a case that saw a father and son convicted of conspiracy to murder a business rival, Birmingham Crown Court said. According to reports from British media,...
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FedEx to cut up to 2,000 jobs across Europe to slash costs
FedEx has announced a cut of up to 2,000 jobs across Europe in a bid slash costs. The latest move by the parcel delivery giant will cost them up to £291.8million in redundancy payments and related expenses. The Memphis-headquartered group revealed plans to cut its European back-office and commercial workforce by 1,700 to 2,000 over...
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The best paid WFH jobs in Britain: How firms are scrambling to attract talent by paying Brits up to £150,000 to work remotely post-Covid
When the UK was plunged into the first Covid lockdown, many believed WFH was a temporary measure – and that normal working habits would resume post-pandemic. Yet more than two years since the last restrictions were lifted in Britain, and after bosses repeatedly asked workers to return to the officer, people continue to work remotely....