Comment: The steel industry is being wiped out
Tata Steel’s latest announcement takes the toll of job losses in recent months to over 5,000
Tata Steel’s latest announcement takes the toll of job losses in recent months to over 5,000
The Commission must understand the necessity of using UK-made steel in our key infrastructure projects
But those who criticise the far-left need to do more than just decry the policies they propose
High quality jobs and a strong employee voice are crucial for sustainable, fair productivity growth
We need reform if we are to compete in a globalised economy
We have EU membership to thank for many hard-won rights that we now take for granted
Estimates show that the UK needs around 780,000 more engineers over the next five years to meet industry demands – this equates to 156,000 per year. Currently the UK is training less than half that.
With the right leadership and support, the north of England can return to its former status as a leading economic and social force for change.
The UK is still over-reliant for growth on inflated house prices and low paid jobs.
Relying on short-term, low skill jobs to boost the economy is not the answer.