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Big box market could get ‘competitive’ in 2025 - Business Live
1 天前 · The North West’s industrial and logistics market has returned to growth – and a new report suggests a limited big box development pipeline means there will be “competitive tensions” and rising rents. The North West Logic report from Knight Frank showed the market was positive again in 2024 ...
Wage growth picks up while Wales experiences another rise in ...
1 天前 · Wage growth has picked up pace in spite of “warning lights” flashing over the wider jobs market as fears grow about the impact of Labour’s Budget measures, while unemployment in Wales has further increased to stand well above the UK average, Official figures revealed that average regular pay ...
UK unemployment rate rises but pay growth picks up again
1 天前 · Britain’s jobless rate has risen unexpectedly and the number of workers on payrolls has fallen by the most since the height of the pandemic, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate of unemployment increased to 4.4% in the three months to November, up ...
Skills gap 'passed its peak' - but workers warned of 'hiring recession'
1 天前 · The latest talent shortage survey from ManpowerGroup indicates that the number of UK companies struggling to find skilled workers has dropped for the first time in a decade, hinting that the skills gap might be diminishing.. The survey revealed that 76% of firms experienced a skills shortage entering 2025, a decrease from 80% the previous year, marking the first decline since 2014 and bringing ...
UK labour market at risk due to Rachel Reeves' budget changes ...
3 天之前 · A leading economist has signalled a stark warning that the government's tax hikes represent a "major threat" to the robustness of the labour market as anticipation builds for the latest employment statistics. The labour market has underpinned the UK economy's strength, with persistent high ...
UK business leaders optimistic about growth despite US trade war …
3 天之前 · Despite concerns over Trump's US tariffs and the impact of trade wars, a majority of British business leaders remain optimistic about growth potential. A new report by Capgemini reveals that 63% of UK business leaders plan to increase investment this year, with six in ten expressing optimism about ...
UK business outlook for 2025 is much brighter than the end of 2024
2024年12月30日 · UK businesses are bucking the trend of negative sentiment that has characterised much of the year, with an anticipated upturn in 2025. According to new findings from the Lloyds Business Barometer, more UK firms are optimistic about a stronger start to 2025 compared to their outlook at the beginning of 2024.
West Midlands - Business news, local news, expert opinion
The latest business news from across the West Midlands including Birmingham, the Black Country, Coventry and Solihull. The region's biggest employers include Aston Martin, Birmingham Airport, Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, HS2, HSBC UK and NEC Group. Never miss a story - click here to sign up to our free email updates - and follow our …
Economy - Business news, local news, expert opinion - Business Live
2025年1月13日 · The development company behind the huge regeneration scheme saw a big drop in turnover and profits, but did increase dividends paid to shareholders