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‘New visas needed’ to tackle UK shortages
A leading British business organisation is calling on the government to introduce a system of temporary visas in a bid to overcome the nation's skills shortages.
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Fintech growth spurs 'exceptional' 182% increase in tech roles
A new report from recruitment firm Robert Walters offers a snapshot of tech talent mobility in eight major hubs. As Covid-19 restrictions lift, 'significant migration of talent' is likely.
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UK housing market remains surprisingly buoyant
Worsening economic conditions across the globe have done little to temper the UK housing market, with prices recording a ten per cent, year-on-year rise during August.
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Government Eyes Easing UK Visa Rules
Will liberalising immigration rules attract the overseas skills that the UK needs?
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New call for relaxation of immigration rules
The head of Britain's largest business organisation is calling on the government to urgently include immigration reforms when new economic policies are unveiled in Thursday's Autumn Statement.
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'More immigration needed to boost growth' - CBI
The chief of the UK's largest business organisation warned the government on Monday that the nation's growth prospects could only be maintained by an increase in immigration.
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Invest in tech to survive and thrive in 2023
Global companies that maximise their tech options will reap the rewards, finds a new industry report. Marianne Curphey explores what is working for leading tech organisations and how international teams are identifying new markets.
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Government announces 77 new schools for England
Education Secretary Justine Greening has announced the approval of 77 new free schools in England.
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CBI launches plan for ‘sensible’ post-Brexit migration
The UK’s foremost business group has set out its priorities for achieving a “sensible” immigration programme that would enable companies to recruit and retain overseas talent in a post-Brexit Britain.
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Fall in arrivals of EU nationals leads to London ‘wobble’
There are fears that Brexit is causing a drop in business confidence suggests new report. The report suggests a drop in EU nationals moving to the UK has had a knock-on effect on London’s economy.
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Brexit migration curbs would 'very likely' hit output - MAC report
Restricting post-Brexit immigration from Europe into the UK would "very likely" lead to lower growth in both output and employment, the expert body advising the government on future migration policy said in an interim report on Tuesday.
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UK firms suffering 'supply shock' as EU migration falls
British firms are suffering a "supply shock" in the skills they need because of an abrupt fall in the number of EU27 nationals coming to the UK to work, according to a recent report.
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Japan opens its door to 'flood' of expats
De-population and an ageing workforce means many industries face staff shortages leading Japan's government to intervene and offer many new visas to skilled foreign workers.
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How global mobility can help recruit and retain your best talent
As younger staff preference work-life balance over pay companies that offer work travel and postings abroad can keep young workers motivated and loyal to a business and reduce staff turnover.
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Tech sector jobs hardest to fill in UK
Other than technology, which job sectors will suffer the most after Brexit? And, why are people in the UK who work for large companies or earning high salaries among the least content? Relocate examines the results of the latest survey from jobs site Indeed.
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Services output increase defies market forecast
PMI figures show the UK's services sector increased in output in February as did car sales whilst manufacturing and construction figures were disappointing.
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Firms 'not ready' for new immigration curbs - CIPD
The bulk of UK employers are "simply not ready" for the post-Brexit restrictions on immigration being proposed by the government, a major survey has found
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Royal recognition for employers delivering outstanding workplace training
HRH Princess Anne and the City & Guilds Group have recognised 44 leading UK organisations for their commitment to investing in quality learning and development programmes.
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Is global work losing its attractiveness?
Global Mobility is in crisis as companies use more virtual work. Convincing staff to accept an assignment abroad has never been harder. Is there a solution?
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Call to ease taxes, visas for UK finance
The UK must increase tax incentives and make it easier for overseas talent to come to the country if it is to regain its reputation as the world's premier financial centre, according to the sector's lobby group.
