EUR/GBP trades in negative territory for the fourth consecutive day around 0.8550 in Monday’s early European session. Bloomberg economists see the ECB cut its deposit rate once a quarter through the end of next year. The UK labor market data on Tuesday will be in the spotlight. The EUR/GBP cross extends its decline to near...
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Indonesians adjust career plans to meet stricter UK visa rules
August 12, 2024 JAKARTA – Siti Muthoharoh, an Indonesian employed at a university in Sussex, South East England, recalls coming across an online ad on reinstating the graduate visa, which allows international students to work in the United Kingdom for a limited period after completing their studies. Feeling emboldened, Siti enrolled in a master’s degree...
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What is the minimum visa salary? Visas to fill certain jobs in UK may be curbed
Overseas workers could see a raise in the minimum salary threshold in certain sectors to obtain a visa to work in the UK. Moreover, restrictions could be seen based on regions of Britain where salary levels and labour force shortages vary. “Seeking to further understand the reliance on international workers in key sectors,” it has...
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Thousands of jobs tied to munitions production
In a recent written parliamentary question and answer session, Conservative MP James Cartlidge inquired about the number of jobs linked to munitions production. The question, directed at the Ministry of Defence, sought clarity on both direct and indirect employment figures in this sector. Responding to the query, Maria Eagle, Minister of State for the Ministry...
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Manchester United consult Interpath Advisory on job cuts
Long-known as one of the richest football clubs in the world, Manchester United’s new part-owner has appointed a restructuring firm to draw up cost-cutting measures. Following input from Interpath Advisory, Jim Ratcliffe has announced that the organisation will shed a quarter of its staff. INEOS, led by British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, bought a minority...
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Cargo Records – Physical Sales Manager (UK) – Music Business Worldwide
Cargo Records [UK] Physical Sales Manager Job Description Cargo Records UK is a prominent force in the distribution of independent music. Founded with a passion for music diversity, Cargo Records has established itself as a pivotal partner for numerous labels and artists across genres, from indie rock to electronic and beyond. Our mission is to...
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UK visa bureaucracy vs shortage of skilled workers for jobs …The Standard podcast
Listen here on your chosen podcast platform. A report by recruitment firm Hays suggests the United Kingdom faces a shortage of skilled workers for in-demand job sectors, including technology, manufacturing and banking. But, paradoxically, it comes amid growing concerns about the impact of immigration rule changes around the Skilled Worker Visa salary threshold for foreign...
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Helping Brits to make AI work for them
AI has the potential to benefit every sector in the UK, from helping teachers craft engaging lesson plans to improving small businesses’ customer service, and even helping construction workers better manage building sites. New analysis from Public First shows the scale of this potential, revealing that almost two-thirds of jobs across the UK (61%) will...
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Tell us: if you work in the UK holiday industry, how has business been so far in 2024?
We’re interested to hear from people working in the UK travel and leisure industry about what business has been like to date in 2024. If you work or own a business in UK tourism, tell us what bookings, cancellations and profits have been like this year, or if you’re a seasonal holiday worker in Britain...
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DCI submits dossier on Sh1.4bn overseas jobs scam to DPP
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says it has “overwhelming” evidence after completing a probe against directors of companies accused of conning job seekers Sh1.4 billion. DCI has forwarded the investigation file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), requesting that Mr James Wanjohi be prosecuted for the alleged fraud that saw thousands of victims...
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UK: Tuition fees may likely increase for international students in line with inflation
Tuition fees may increase for international students in the United Kingdom (UK) in line with inflation. This announcement was made by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson. On the other hand, she stated that it is unlikely that there will be any potential increase for domestic (home students) tuition fees, which has remained...
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Tempest fighter is ‘expensive but vital’ to UK defence – BAE boss
The chief executive of BAE Systems has told Sky News that, while the programme to build the UK’s planned sixth-generation fighter jet is expensive, it will be vital for the country’s future defence requirements and for creating tens of thousands of skilled jobs. Charles Woodburn was speaking on day one of the Farnborough Air Show...