AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEmployment Rights Act: Acas reports day-one paternity leave is one of the hardest Employment Rights Act changes for employers to adopt, with 27% of decision-makers flagging it as a top challenge. Labour leadership & jobs policy: Andy Burnham is confirmed as Labour leader and set to become PM next week, with early focus on what his government will mean for jobs and growth. Pay transparency: New UK laws are set to force employers to display salaries in job adverts, pushing wage transparency into hiring. Visa clarity for workers: The UK published guidance on visa types, documents and timelines for Nigerians in 2026, including when an ETA may apply. Northern Ireland hiring: Ulster Bank’s tracker says Northern Ireland’s private sector contracted again in June, with retail hit hardest. Skills & training investment: A new UK-wide apprenticeship partnership aims to tackle skills gaps across industry. Health & work: A University of York study links obesity to more than 600,000 working-age people being out of work in the UK. Business resilience: A Northamptonshire recycling firm is seeking £18,000 via crowdfunding after a fire damaged part of its operations, threatening jobs.
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