The number of people returning to work from furlough has reached its highest level since the start of the pandemic in March, the latest figures have revealed.
Record numbers return to work ahead of closure of furlough scheme
Employment
Business leader calls for action on skills to support the recovery
The boss of one of Britain’s most influential business organisations has called on the Government to take action to make sure the UK’s economy does not stall because of labour shortages.
UK business confidence hits a four-year high
Business confidence in the UK is at the highest level for more than four years according to a new survey, with nine of the 12 UK regions expecting growth.
Staff shortages leave food manufacturers looking for inmates to cover work
Food manufacturers in desperate need of workers are pleading for the UK Government to enable the companies to use prisoners to solve the staff shortage disaster – a fault of Brexit and COVID-19. Read more