AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMakerfield By-Election: Voters in Ashton-in-Makerfield head to the polls in a historic byelection that could decide the political future of Keir Starmer, with Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham seeking to win the seat and potentially trigger a leadership challenge. Retail Jobs Pressure: Retail employment has fallen to record lows, with ONS data showing 2.76m retail jobs in March and a four-quarter average at 2.79m—the lowest on record—while rising employer costs and regulation are blamed for fewer entry-level and flexible roles. Bank of England Rates: The Bank of England kept interest rates at 3.75% as inflation held at 2.8% and oil prices eased after the US-Iran deal, but officials warned inflation could rise again and said they’ll tolerate a slower return to the 2% target. Care Sector Hiring: Alcedo Care opened a new Dudley office creating around 50 jobs as demand for home-based care continues to grow. Construction Work Boost: Costain was appointed to design and build the West Winch Housing Access Road near King’s Lynn, supporting up to 4,000 homes and bringing major roadworks employment. Welfare-to-Work Shift: Government is exploring letting some sickness benefit claimants swap cash for tailored support like therapy, physiotherapy, skills training and job coaching. AI and Entry-Level Work: A study suggests AI is taking on about a third of entry-level jobs, with UK HR leaders seeing fast automation pressure. Pensions Reminder: Martin Lewis highlights £65bn in unclaimed pensions and urges people to check dormant pots.
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