Young apprentices, school-leavers and graduates are being sought after by an increasing number of employers to help fill job vacancies. A total of 33% of firms indicated they intend to…
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Tradesmen and professionals look to be in for large wage rises in the coming months according to new data gathered in a survey by Ionic recruitment with permanent and contract…
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A-Level students have been reminded of the value of apprenticeships, as they pick up their exam results. Although many of those getting their grades today will look to make the…
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A Bedford man was fined for safety failings after installing an LPG fuelled boiler at a domestic property. He was not gas safe registered and had no recognised qualifications to…
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A self-employed plumber has been fined for safety failings that led to an explosion at a domestic property in Cambrian Way, Haslingden. Burnley Magistrates’ Court heard how, in May 2014,…
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As reported yesterday by nationaltradesmen.co.uk, Balfour Beatty made a loss of £150m, now we have now learnt that 400 staff will now be made redundant during the first half of this year,…
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Balfour Beatty has reported a £150m pre tax loss for the half year to June 2015 because of problem contracts. Construction services made a £209m loss with the UK operation…
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A unexploded World War Two bomb has been found in London in Bethnal Green the authorities have evacuated 130 local people from the area. The bomb, thought to weigh around 500lb,…
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The construction industry will be singled out for increased wave of checks on contractors to clampdown on illegal migrant workers. James Brokenshire who is Home Office Minister told the Times…
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Polish workers are going on strike because they feel undervalued, the strike is to take place on the 20th August. The unofficial strike, which does not have the backing of any…
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