AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWorkplace Rights: October reforms under the Employment Rights Act 2025 are taking effect, as the Government consults on stronger whistleblowing protections. Youth Jobs: Nearly one million young people are NEET, and business leaders warn rising hiring costs could hamper efforts to bring more into work. A new Coventry youth scheme and hospitality firms’ pledge to hire 100,000 NEETs aim to open pathways. Hiring: Seasonal openings offer some good news: Royal Mail has 22,000 Christmas roles available, Aldi is creating 600 jobs and Poundland 400 seasonal posts. Job Risks: Forty jobs were lost after a Scottish electrical firm collapsed, while Holyhead’s £23m border post closure puts jobs at risk. Wales has also lost 6,000 tourism jobs in a year. Scotland: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has offered to devolve employment support and called for closer cooperation with Holyrood.
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