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.
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Six-Figure Blue-Collar Jobs Crisis in US
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.
Greek island pays £15k for families to relocate
The tiny Greek island of Antikythera is offering families and skilled workers €500 a month, free accommodation, and food to boost its population. Could this be your dream move?
Greek island offers £15k to families to move there
The tiny Greek island of Antikythera is offering families and skilled workers €500 a month to relocate, plus free accommodation and food. Find out how to apply.
AI Drives Youth to High-Paying Construction Careers
As AI disrupts entry-level office roles, a skilled labour crisis in UK construction offers lucrative, future-proof trade careers. Discover why young people are following the money.
US Creates 300,000 Apprenticeships, Targets 1 Million
The US Department of Labor has launched nearly 300,000 new apprenticeships this year, aiming for one million. The initiative focuses on trades, tech, and new sectors like law enforcement. Read more.
Green Leader: Use £476m for Migrant Compassion, Not Policing
Green Party leader Zack Polanski calls for £476m of UK taxpayer money to fund humanitarian aid for migrants in France, not border policing. Read his controversial Christmas message.
US Overhauls H-1B Visa System, Ends Random Lottery
The Trump administration replaces the H-1B visa lottery with a wage-based selection system, prioritising higher-paid foreign workers. The new rules take effect in February 2026.
Labour's immigration plans could cost UK £710m
Keir Starmer warned that raising salary thresholds for foreign workers could cost the UK economy up to £710m. Read the full analysis from the Migration Advisory Committee.
Exodus of Young Brits as 690,000 Emigrate Post-Budget
A skills exodus is underway as young Brits leave the UK, with emigration hitting 690,000. Discover why the budget is failing a generation and the impact on Britain's future.
Asylum seekers make up 44% of UK net migration
New data reveals asylum seekers account for 44% of UK net migration, a figure that has doubled since 2019. Discover the economic implications and the full analysis.
Australian Liberals Propose Major Immigration Cuts
Australia's Liberal Party plans significant immigration reductions, targeting international students and skilled migrants. The Coalition debates policy design ahead of the next election.
Four dead as migrant boats capsize off Libya coast
At least four Bangladeshi migrants died when their boat capsized near Al Khums, Libya. A second vessel carrying 69 people remains missing amid rising Mediterranean deaths.
Reform UK Immigration Plans Threaten NHS Doctors' Future
An emergency medicine doctor who worked through Covid fears deportation under Reform UK's proposed visa rules. Discover how skilled migrants face uncertainty over their UK futures.
Ford's $120K Mechanic Jobs Remain Unfilled
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.
42 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Libya
At least 42 migrants are presumed dead after their boat capsized off Libya. Seven survivors were found after six days at sea. Read more on the Central Mediterranean crisis.
Trump's H-1B visa comments spark MAGA backlash
Donald Trump faces MAGA supporter fury after stating the US needs to 'bring in talent' from abroad via H-1B visas, contradicting his 'America First' agenda. Read the full story.
Britain's dying trade: The stonemasons fighting extinction
Discover the forgotten world of stonemasonry - a centuries-old craft facing extinction despite building Britain's most iconic landmarks. Meet the craftsmen fighting to save their trade.
Migrants found hidden in car on French island
French authorities made a shocking discovery on the picturesque Île d'Oléron after finding five migrants concealed in a vehicle's secret compartment during a routine check.
Germany recruits thousands of Romanian workers in Munich drive
Germany launches unprecedented recruitment campaign in Romania, aiming to fill thousands of skilled positions amid severe labour shortages across key industries.
Blunkett: Skilled Migrants Must Train British Workers
David Blunkett supports groundbreaking proposal requiring skilled migrants to train UK workers, addressing labour shortages while boosting domestic skills - a major shift in immigration policy.
UK Requires English Test for All Skilled Migrants
The UK government announces tough new English language requirements for skilled migrant workers, sparking debate about border control and workforce impact.
UK halves shortage occupations in visa crackdown
Exclusive: The UK government has dramatically reduced the number of eligible shortage occupations for skilled worker visas, sparking concerns from businesses about worsening staff shortages across key sectors.
Australian town offers £200k salaries to lure workers
Discover how a remote Australian mining community is paying staggering six-figure salaries to attract essential workers, creating unprecedented opportunities in one of the world's most isolated regions.
Scottish farms recruit Filipino workers to tackle labour crisis
Scottish agriculture turns to international recruitment as Filipino skilled workers secure visas to address chronic workforce shortages threatening the nation's food security and rural economy.
Labour's migration strategy could make Britain economic superpower
As Labour confronts Britain's migration challenges, an unexpected opportunity emerges. Discover how green industrial strategy could transform immigration from political headache to economic superpower.
Trump's H-1B Visa Threat to NHS Healthcare Staffing
Exclusive analysis reveals how Trump's proposed H-1B visa reforms could devastate NHS staffing while reshaping US-UK immigration dynamics. Discover the looming healthcare crisis.
Australia's Bold Visa Offer to UK Professionals
Discover how Australia is actively recruiting British workers with streamlined visa processes and attractive incentives across multiple sectors facing critical shortages.
Trump Plans Major H-1B Visa Fee Hike
Former President Donald Trump proposes a significant increase in H-1B visa fees, a move set to impact American technology firms and major Indian IT companies. The plan, part of a broader 'reciprocity' strategy, could reshape the cost of skilled foreign la
Trump's $50k H-1B Visa Fee Threat to UK Tech
Exclusive: Proposed drastic increases to US H-1B visa fees under a potential Trump administration could cripple UK tech firms, strain economic ties, and trigger a global talent war, industry leaders warn.
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