The UK tech sector has seen the number of female workers dip between the first and second quarters of 2023, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). This comes despite other figures showing that the industry as a whole has grown during the same period between January and March, and April and […]
A leading restructuring expert has pleaded with the management teams of ailing businesses to react quicker to signs of financial distress, as compulsory liquidations continue at a rate of almost double. The plea comes as latest monthly insolvency statistics for England and Wales reveal there were 248 compulsory liquidations in July 2023, 81% higher than
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Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has expanded its HR team, appointing its first-ever People and Development Manager as it continues to focus in on its commitment to employee engagement and workforce development. Jordan Noble (pictured above), 26, secured the role with the Aberdeenshire farm after spending five years with food manufacturing company, Joseph
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Open College Network Northern Ireland (OCN NI) has confirmed that it will award a record 46,000 Vocational Qualifications to Northern Ireland learners this summer. Chief Executive of OCN Martin Flynn said that this important operational milestone for OCN demonstrates the organisation’s commitment to providing accessible and high-quality education opportunities to learners across Northern Ireland. With
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The Office of National Statistics has released their Labour Market Overview for August 2023 this week. The UK employment rate was estimated at 75.7% in April to June 2023, 0.1 percentage points lower than January to March 2023. The quarterly decrease in employment was driven by full-time employees and self-employed workers. The estimate of payrolled
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Scotland’s largest independent veterinary group is celebrating its 75th anniversary this month. Thrums Vets opened its doors in 1948 as a large animal practice, set up by Jim Baillie, a respected vet from Brechin to support local farmers. Now a thriving mixed practice, treating pets, horses and farm animals throughout Angus and Perthshire from its
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Ace Aquatec, the award-winning aquaculture technology company, has announced the appointment of Keith Davidson (pictured above) as chief technology officer, who brings with him a wealth of experience leading global technology teams. Having managed teams across the USA, Canada, India, China, Europe and Asia, Keith has worked with technology companies at every stage, from start-ups
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Left to Right: Anne Skeggs, Chris Guy, Emma Hunt andJohn Kearns Mills Selig has completed the first stage of its office renovation marking a period of growth and investment for the law firm, which is now in its 65th year of business. The Arthur Street location which has been home to Mills Selig for 23 years
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The RO Group has announced that it will shortly start work on a substantial refurbishment of Silbury House with the intention of making it the most sustainable office building in Milton Keynes, already the Greenest City in UK and also well on its way to becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Inspired by the many projects
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Amazing Jane, a North East based activewear brand, specialising in designing clothes to boost confidence in women through different life stages such as having children, perimenopause, and menopause, is celebrating investment success after Laura Middleton, founder of The Office Rocks and Bump, Baby and You invests in the venture. The brainchild of Debra De Luen
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