Office for National Statistics figures show that unemployment dropped by 27,000 in the three months to February, to 1.34 million. Furthermore, the number of people in work is at a record high of 32.7 million, representing a rise of 179,000. This figure has actually increased by 457,000 over the past year. Matt Hughes, ONS Deputy…
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Sick Pay Rules Changing in April
As of April 2019, the rules regarding sick pay will change and it’s important that you know what these changes are. A problem with falling ill is that sometimes it means you can’t work. Therefore, this makes people worry about earning money. Fortunately, you are entitled to be paid by your employer even when you’re…Continue reading
The First Ever Tram-Train in the UK has Started Operating in Yorkshire
This modern service is designed to run on both the tram tracks and rail network. It shall provide three tram-train journeys between Sheffield and Rotherham each hour. Initially a pilot-project, the tram-train will run for a two-year trial period and, depending on its success, may continue further. The trial period will test the costs and…Continue reading
Sheffield’s Transport System Could Be Getting Major Makeover
Sheffield is in the running for financial backing by the Government, which would renovate the transport system of Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Sheffield City Region is amongst 10 shortlisted areas in contention for the £1.7billion Transforming Cities Fund. This funding programme is part of the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy, and the goal is to help…Continue reading
UK Immigration: Cabinet Agrees on No Preference for EU Workers after Brexit
After a lengthy meeting on Monday 24th September, the cabinet agreed in principle that EU-citizens should face the same immigration rules as people from the rest of the world, once the UK has officially departed from the bloc. This agreement follows a recent recommendation by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). This recommendation suggests that the…Continue reading
Police Will Be Doing Eye Tests When They Stop You
The importance of having good eyesight as a driver is significant, because we all know the potential risks of driving if your eyesight isn’t decent enough. For obvious reasons, police are determined to ensure that all drivers can clearly see. In order to ensure that the risks don’t become a reality, some police forces are…Continue reading
Dreams DO Come True- The Government Listens to Professional Services Sector on Brexit Wishes
The letter recently sent by the Professional and Business Services Council (PBSC) to the Government, emphasising the importance of certain arrangements with the EU, seems to have gone down well with Theresa May and Co. The Law Society of England and Wales are pleased with May’s white paper on Brexit, but acknowledges that the proof…Continue reading
UK Proposals on Professional Services Sector Top Off Brexit Wish-List
A recently released document which outlines proposals for a brand new deal with the EU was rather warmly welcomed by the Law Society of England and Wales in another move towards a so-called ‘soft-Brexit’. Joe Egan, then President of the Law Society, said: “Since the Brexit vote on 23rd June 2016, we have been calling…Continue reading
New Employment Law Updates Bring Good News for Dyslexic People
The latest UK employment law changes for employees includes regulation on sacking of people with dyslexia for poor performance. This is an attempt to crack down on disability discrimination in the workplace. If an employer was made aware of the employee’s dyslexia from the outset of employment, they must fulfil their duty to make reasonable…Continue reading
MADE Entrepreneur Festival 2017 – Review
The world-renowned business festival was back in Sheffield on Thursday 9th November and it did not disappoint. Hundreds of ambitious, driven business-people fled to the iconic Crucible, hoping to be inspired by the insightful speakers that MADE had to offer this year. Ruth Nic Aoidh The first keynote speaker of the day, Ruth Nic Aoidh from…Continue reading