US skilled trade crisis: 5,000 six-figure jobs unfilled
Ford CEO warns of a severe shortage of skilled blue-collar workers, with high-paying mechanic roles going vacant despite salaries up to $160,000. Discover the barriers and opportunities.
Ford CEO warns of a severe shortage of skilled blue-collar workers, with high-paying mechanic roles going vacant despite salaries up to $160,000. Discover the barriers and opportunities.
Ford CEO warns of a severe skilled trades shortage, with 5,000 mechanic roles paying up to $120k unfilled. Discover why the workforce can't meet demand.
ExxonMobil confirms the Fife Ethylene Plant will close in February after failing to secure a viable buyer. Over 400 jobs are at risk. Read the full story on the economic and policy factors behind the shutdown.
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander explains why a £150m deal saved 500 jobs at Grangemouth but not at Mossmorran, citing a lack of a 'pathway to profitability' from ExxonMobil.
First Minister John Swinney warns PM Keir Starmer that Scotland's energy industry needs urgent UK Government support, including scrapping the energy profits levy, to avoid irreversible decline.
First Minister John Swinney claims the UK Government is unwilling to support Scottish industry, citing 500+ recent job losses. He will demand urgent action in a meeting with PM Starmer.
The US job market feels stalled with 7.4 million unemployed, but new data reveals a decade of growth ahead in healthcare, AI, and clean energy. Discover the top 10 fastest-growing roles.
First Minister John Swinney faces criticism after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, then backtracking. Read the full story.
First Minister John Swinney caused confusion after appearing to guarantee job interviews for redundant Mossmorran workers, a pledge the Scottish Government later retracted. Discover the full story.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes denies conflict with UK Government over Mossmorran plant closure affecting 429 jobs. Read how both governments are responding to the employment crisis.
Defence firm Babcock signals willingness to recruit skilled workers from the closing Mossmorran plant. Over 400 jobs at risk. Scottish Secretary hails 'constructive' talks.
New research shows 72% of British teenagers view careers like construction and childcare as gender-specific, despite parental support for breaking norms. Discover the findings and the call for change.
As ExxonMobil closes Mossmorran plant costing 400 jobs, Shell's Jackdaw field faces opposition despite offering energy security. Discover the real emissions figures and economic impact.
As Scottish politicians celebrate World Cup qualification, Mossmorran plant job losses expose Net Zero policy tensions. Read how Holyrood debates energy crisis.
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour and SNP of 'industrial vandalism' as Mossmorran ethylene plant closure threatens 400 jobs. Read the full analysis of the political fallout.
Scottish Conservatives declare UK oil and gas emergency as ExxonMobil's Fife plant faces partial closure, threatening hundreds of skilled jobs. Labour government faces criticism over Net Zero policies.
ExxonMobil chairman cites 'deliberate' UK Government policies as key factor in Mossmorran plant closure, putting 179 jobs at risk. Scottish Government pledges support.
SNP's Stephen Flynn accuses Westminster of sleepwalking into Scottish deindustrialisation as ExxonMobil's Fife Ethylene Plant closes, affecting 400 families. Read the full political fallout.
Scottish Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes urges UK Government intervention as ExxonMobil announces Mossmorran plant closure, threatening 429 jobs. Read the full story.
ExxonMobil announces closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in February 2026, putting 429 jobs at risk. The move deals a major blow to Scotland's manufacturing sector and sparks political fallout.
ExxonMobil announces the closure of its Fife Ethylene Plant in February 2026, putting 200 direct jobs and over 250 contractor roles at risk. Discover the economic impact and government response.
UK retailers slash seasonal hiring by 40% as Trump tariffs and automation bite. Discover why your Christmas job search just got tougher and prices are rising.
Ford CEO reveals a severe skilled trades shortage, with 5,000 mechanic roles offering $120,000 salaries going unfilled due to a lack of trained workers in the US. Discover the wider crisis.
An exclusive investigation reveals the surprising reality of cruise ship employment - from eye-watering earnings for entertainers to the challenging conditions faced by cabin crew.
Labour faces mounting criticism after appearing to backtrack on their flagship promise to create 1,000 green energy jobs in Aberdeen, with opponents accusing the party of attempting to erase their previous commitments from public memory.
New research reveals Generation Z workers are dramatically reshaping workplace expectations, rejecting traditional office politics and demanding authentic self-expression in their careers.
New research reveals artificial intelligence is disproportionately impacting working-class occupations, with ChatGPT and similar technologies transforming Britain's employment landscape.
New research from Zoopla and Opinium uncovers Britain's fastest-growing career sectors, with tech roles dominating while traditional positions face decline.
Britain's industrial heartland faces devastating blow as soaring power prices threaten to shut down major aluminium plant, putting over 1,000 livelihoods in jeopardy and exposing UK's energy vulnerability.
JD Gyms announces ambitious expansion into Enfield, creating 30 local jobs and bringing state-of-the-art fitness facilities to the area as part of their nationwide growth strategy.