AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSteel Jobs: Ministers are poised to nationalise Speciality Steel UK (SSUK) after failed talks to find a private buyer, with the South Yorkshire plant employing nearly 1,500 people. Housing Supply Crunch: GMB warns about 500m unsold bricks “just sitting there”, enough for 50,000 homes, as it says 8,000 jobs could be at risk if the 1.5m homes target isn’t met. Cashflow Burden on SMEs: New research says small businesses spend over three weeks a year on cash admin, with many saying they’d struggle to go card-only. Industrial Action & Agency Workers: Unite has asked the NI employment agency inspectorate to investigate alleged agency staffing at an Enniskillen factory during strikes. Union vs Veterans Bill: A soldier’s brother says Labour’s Troubles legislation must not trade victims’ rights for “veterans” immunity. Recruitment Tech: Workable launches new AI recruiting agents (job brief, sourcing, screening, engagement), aiming to automate more of the hiring workflow. Skills Pipeline Risk: Heathrow warns youth unemployment could limit the skilled workforce needed for its planned third runway. Investment & Jobs: NatWest backs Birmingham AI travel/expenses firm Perk with a £25m funding facility to expand in the UK, Europe and the US.
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