Category Archives: Politics

Advice to DLR passengers in the event of 48hr strike

Transport for London (TfL) is advising Docklands Light Railway (DLR) customers to check the TfL website for the latest information about planned strike action by the RMT union, which would affect services on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 March 2018. The strike has been called

Apprenticeship diversity is going from strength to strength

Set up to champion apprenticeships and diversity amongst employers, BT, Shropshire Council, Nottingham City Homes, the Royal Air Force, Walsall Council, Vets4Pets, My KindaFuture, Colas Rail, Christeyns and Bombardier have all recently joined the network. These employers have all committed to encourage more people from

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