AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoYouth Unemployment Push: Former M&S boss Marc Bolland is set to lead a DWP summit of business leaders to tackle the “Neets” crisis, as Alan Milburn warns youth joblessness could hit 1.25m without urgent action, with government backing for 300,000 work experience and training placements. Cost Pressures on Hiring: UK firms and households are feeling the squeeze as Middle East-linked disruption lifts energy and shipping costs; job vacancies fell to a five-year low and retail sales dropped sharply, raising fears of more inflation and slower hiring. AI and Work: A new explainer looks at how AI has moved from novelty to everyday infrastructure, with knock-on effects for jobs, regulation, privacy and security. Net Zero vs Industry Jobs: Construction and aluminium leaders warn Ed Miliband’s net zero approach could raise energy costs, weaken UK steel and aluminium competitiveness, and push jobs overseas. Remote Hiring: The world’s most remote post office near Antarctica is recruiting two staff for a six-month contract, paying about £28,380 pro rata. Local Economy Signals: A planning bid for a new industrial unit in Bromsgrove pitches job creation as industrial space remains tight.
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