AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Hiring Split: Indeed data says UK vacancies are down overall, but roles tied to AI and experienced software developers are rebounding, pointing to a two-speed jobs market. Cost of Living Support: Andy Burnham says he’ll “look at” raising the income tax personal allowance at the October Budget, after scrutiny over the frozen threshold. DWP Enforcement: New rules let the DWP check bank details and make direct withdrawals from some state pensioners’ accounts from October to tackle benefit fraud and debt. Young People & Skills: Lucy Powell backs Labour’s vocational skills push, arguing it’s “ambition for everybody” not a trade-off with academic excellence. Workplace Culture: Oxfordshire law firm SE-Solicitors earns Great Place to Work certification after an employee survey. Retail Job Cuts: Betfred confirms plans to close 132 shops and cut 600+ jobs, citing gambling tax rises. EU Settlement Errors: The Home Office has told at least 100 EU citizens their post-Brexit residency rights were granted “in error,” disrupting settled status upgrades. Construction Skills Shortage: A Durham housing project uses a bricklaying robot (“Walter”) to help tackle labour shortages and speed up builds. Seasonal Work Pathway: Jamaica-Canada Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program marks 60 years in B.C., highlighting jobs and training links.
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