AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoYouth Jobs Crisis: New ONS figures show nearly 1 million 16–24-year-olds in the UK are NEET (981,000 in Apr–Jun), keeping pressure on ministers as the youth unemployment problem drags on. Employment Support Debate: A PIP claimant argues people struggle to find “meaningful” work, sparking fresh discussion about what “good” jobs should look like for disabled people and those with mental health needs. Public Sector Pay & Leave: Parents across Scotland stage a “Parent Strike” over paternity pay and flexible working rights, highlighting how redundancy and eligibility rules can cut dads out of time off. Offshoring & Strike Action: Oxford University Press staff vote to strike over plans to move nearly 50 roles to India, with Unite warning jobs are at risk. Skills & Education Funding: Scotland’s universities face a £200m funding gap and are increasingly reliant on international student fees, raising concerns for course provision and staffing. Workplace Compliance: Investigations into aged care providers recover £5.3m for underpaid direct care workers after non-compliance with workplace laws. Energy & Jobs: INEOS Inovyn agrees to acquire the UK’s remaining ethylene dichloride asset at Runcorn, aiming to protect jobs and supply for a critical industrial site. Tech & Hiring: A report warns many employers are cutting entry-level roles as AI investment rises, adding to the challenge for new starters.
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