Councils across the country are looking to take control of training in the construction industry as skills shortages intensify. Councils want more devolution of the training system because “for too…
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The new government initiative aims to help provide more youngsters with the chance to benefit from work experience placements, something Employment Minister Priti Patel says will boost their prospects of…
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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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