AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoA-level results and next steps: UCAS says more than 262,000 18-year-olds have secured university or college places, with top grades rising for a third year. Right-to-work checks: The UK government clarified which foreign nationals employers don’t need to check before hiring, easing compliance for certain groups. DWP support for claimants: New guidance and workshops are planned for PIP claimants, while a £150 Warm Home Discount one-off is set for eligible households. Employment law pressure: Small firms say rising employment costs are already cutting training, and business groups warn zero-hours reforms could deter hiring. Heatwave hits workplaces: Nurses report collapses and extreme conditions in hospitals and care homes as temperatures push past 30C. Jobs and skills in food: Arla warns skills gaps in farming are threatening “food resilience,” with long recruitment times for engineers. Business and jobs: EasyJet union leaders vow to protect jobs after Apollo’s £5.7bn takeover. Economy: UK GDP grew 0.4% in Q2, led by services, despite ongoing disruption.
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