Category Archives: Politics

Brexit threatens UK IT prosperity

UK organisations are suffering from a digital skills gap at every level and Brexit will further reduce Britain’s access to tech talent according to a new survey by graduate IT training and services provider Sparta Global. The survey was completed by 88 leading technology professionals

Harrow launches new tax break for most vulnerable young adults

Young adults leaving care get 6 month Council Tax break “Small investment to make big difference” to their chances Leg-up gives time to adjust to life outside care structure Research shows new measure increases successful self-reliance Harrow Council is cancelling Council Tax bills for young

EMPLOYMENT BOOMING IN LEAVE ENGLAND

The highest rates of employment growth are concentrated in the places that voted to leave the European Union, Localis said today (Wednesday 24 January) in response to labour market figures published in the Annual Population Survey. Of the twenty local authority districts recording fastest growth

Baroness Sugg meets apprentices on visit to Luton Airport

Aviation Minister Baroness Sugg visited Luton Airport yesterday (19 January 2018) to meet apprentices and trainees working at the heart of the aviation industry. The minister was provided with an overview of Luton’s £150 million redevelopment and met some of the apprentices who are helping

London teen has sentence increased for park rape

A 16 year old boy has had his sentence increased after Attorney General Jeremy Wright QC MP referred his original sentence to the Court of Appeal as unduly lenient. The teenager from South East London, who cannot be named due to his age, was originally

Mayor of Enfield celebrates ‘Work Ready’ young people

Twelve young people celebrated completing their free BT work placements in Edmonton as they were presented with a certificate of achievement by the Mayor of Enfield, Councillor Christine Hamilton. BT offered free work placements to help young people in Edmonton, in the London Borough of