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According to the Department for Work & Pensions, the UK employment rate has reached a new record high of 73.9 per cent… Over half a million more people are said to be in work compared to this time last year, with 31.3 million people in employment. Since 2010 government figures show...

Oil companies Shell and Taqa have revealed plans to cut hundreds of jobs from operations in the North Sea... Shell UK will cut 250 jobs and amend offshore shift patterns while Taqa has announced plans to cut 100 jobs in a bid to manage increasing costs. The low price of oil...

A new taxi plant set to be built on the outskirts of Coventry will create up to 1,000 new jobs... Plans have been revealed by the owner of the London Taxi Company for a new plant in Coventry. The firm, which makes the iconic black cab, will see Chinese manufacturer...

A new government-backed report has revealed when people in their 50s maintain their employment it creates more jobs for younger people... The government-appointed champion for older workers Dr Ros Altmann said keeping older people in work can help younger employees by boosting wages and creating more roles. In her report 'A...

The New Coastal Revival Fund will help to kick-start the development of businesses and creation of new jobs in seaside towns... The £3m fund will help to revive at risk coastal areas, creating opportunities for new businesses and jobs. Communities looking to unlock the economic potential of facilities such as piers,...

Antonello Pezzini, Member of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) explains the importance of European companies creating sustainability strategies European companies are progressively building sustainability into their strategies, together with a new culture of innovation, with a view to securing competitive advantages. It is widely believed, from top management down...

Government is investing £30 million to support the planting of 2,000 hectares of new woodland. As part of the investment two hundred thousand hectares of existing woodland will also be protected or improved. The investment will support landowners – including charities, local authorities and businesses – in their commitment to planting...

Germany has made plans to legalise cannabis, which could create up to 27,000 new jobs and save around about 4.7 billion euros.

The Government has awarded £49 million to low carbon automotive projects across the UK to support the automotive sector’s journey to go green and create thousands of new jobs.

Following the recent 2024 general election, the UK government has revealed ambitious plans to significantly boost investment in renewable energy.

University President Elmer Guy examines the vital role of educational institutions like Navajo Technical University in empowering communities and supporting their efforts to achieve clean energy development goals The Navajo Nation encompasses more than 25,000 square miles of desert and scrubland in the southwestern US. The Navajo People, or Diné...

Prof Yiannis Bakouros, provides a comprehensive exploration of promoting inclusive regional governance for a fair energy transition in coal-dependent areas.

It’s not too late to respond to the challenges of the climate emergency – but only if we fast-track vital engineering skills into our economy before 2030 – The Royal Academy of Engineering explains.

The importance of making good connectivity available across the entirety of the UK cannot be emphasised enough. In today’s increasingly digital age, access to a fast and reliable internet connection can no longer be viewed as a luxury. Instead, it must be seen as an absolute necessity.

The Interim CEO and President of Universities Canada, Philip Landon, emphasises that research has a transformative effect on economies and societies, and Canada needs more of it.

Ruth Herbert, Chief Executive of the Carbon Capture & Storage Association, lifts the lid on Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage technology.

The EU has recast the energy efficiency directive. As politics plays a crucial role in the development of future district heating markets, stakeholders within the sector should pay notice.

New projects to drive innovation within the European bioeconomy being funded by the CBE JU are outlined here.

Paul Frainer, a Director of the Institute of Economic Development and Partner Local Government at TPXimpact, explores why the public sector must embrace digital tech to stimulate economic development.

Thanks to billions of pounds for foreign investment in UK, thousands of jobs are expected to be generated throughout the the country according to the UKs department of business and trade.