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.
Beat the January blues with our pick of six charming UK country house hotels, each featuring a spa and rooms for under £160 per night. Perfect for a post-festive reset.
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?
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.
New Lloyds data reveals the UK's top property hotspots for 2025, with Plymouth seeing a 12.6% surge. Discover where values soared and where they fell sharply. Explore the full regional analysis now.
An American woman moving to the UK reveals her biggest surprise: UK pillows are larger, making her US bed linen useless. Discover the everyday items that differ across the Atlantic.
An American woman moving to the UK shares her surprising packing mistakes, from ill-fitting bed linen to wrong-sized baking trays. Discover the everyday items that aren't standard globally.
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.
The Met Office says a white Christmas is 'highly unlikely' for most of the UK, with cold, windy conditions and sunshine expected. Discover the full festive forecast.
Plan your festive shop with our complete guide to UK supermarket opening hours over Christmas and New Year. Find out which stores are open on Boxing Day and New Year's Eve.
New weather maps forecast significant snow and blizzard conditions across the UK in early January, with up to 8 inches near Manchester. Get the full regional breakdown.
A 12-hour snowstorm is forecast to batter parts of England on January 5. Check if your area is among the 11 counties at risk and prepare for the New Year cold snap.
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.
Stuffed from Christmas dinner? Our guide shows you exactly where to stream festive classics like Elf, Die Hard, Love Actually and more on Netflix, Disney+, Sky and Prime Video in the UK.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and sunny Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Get the full festive forecast and travel advice here.
What does 2026 hold for your finances? We analyse expert predictions on interest rates, mortgages, household bills and the UK economy. Plan ahead for the year.
The Met Office predicts a cold, windy, and largely dry Christmas Day for the UK, with temperatures feeling close to freezing. Find out the full festive forecast details here.
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.
Married At First Sight UK star Amy Christopher has unveiled her new boyfriend Darren, sharing a sweet Christmas post years after her 'toxic' split from TV groom Joshua Christie. Read her full love story here.
UK fans can finally mark their calendars. Here are the exact dates and times for Stranger Things Season 5 Part 2 and its epic finale on Netflix.
Conservationists are stunned as record numbers of common octopus appear in UK waters, driven by warming seas. Discover the impact on marine life and fisheries.
A dad's memory of changing into 'pumps' for school has sparked a wave of 80s and 90s nostalgia, revealing the UK's regional names for classic PE shoes. Join the conversation and share your memory!
The Met Office warns 2025 is likely to surpass 2022 as the UK's warmest year, citing 'extraordinary' climate changes. Discover the data and expert analysis.
Virgin Media sweeps all categories in latest UK broadband report. See where your provider ranks for speed, reliability and video quality.
The Met Office confirms 2025 is tracking to beat 2022 as the UK's warmest year on record, with an average temperature of 10.05°C. Discover the climate data and what it means for Britain's future.
The Met Office confirms 2025 as the UK's hottest year ever recorded, with an average temperature of 10.4°C. Experts warn of escalating climate impacts. Read the full analysis.
The Met Office says 2025 is likely to be the UK's warmest year ever, with an average temperature of 10.05C. Experts warn this is 'devastating' evidence of climate change. Read more and discover what must be done.
Provisional Met Office data shows 2025 is poised to be the UK's warmest year on record, surpassing 2022. Discover the climate trends reshaping Britain's weather.
The UK faces up to 14cm of snow on New Year's Day, with northern England hardest hit. Only the south west of England and Wales are set to escape the major flurries. Read the full forecast.