Firefighters tackle factory workshop blaze in Totton

Firefighters called in to tackle a potentially dangerous fire at a factory workshop in Totton were forced to take serious protective measures in order to deal with toxic fumes generated by epoxy resin.

Business investment and salaries continue to rise at average SMEs

Business investment continued to increase in Q4 2013 against a backdrop of falling insolvency rates and improved business confidence amongst UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), which also led to a boost in average salaries in the sector.

Competition for jobs reaches a two-year low, new research report reveals

There were 1.55 job seekers competing for each advertised vacancy in the UK in February 2014, 35% lower than in February 2013, a recent market research report has revealed.

House building sector records consistent growth, NHBC report reveals

The number of new homes registered in the UK increased by 14% for the rolling quarter December to February compared to the same period last year, figures from a new report released by the NHBC have revealed.

Accurate workforce metrics can help HR departments boost productivity

Accurate workforce metrics can help HR professionals and the colleagues they work with be more productive, analysis carried out by the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has revealed.

UK growth is starting to slow down, says new CBI report

The UK economy has recorded spectacular growth levels over the past few months, but a new report by the Confederation of British Industry now suggests that the pace is starting to slow down.

Local authority to introduce ‘flexible working hours’ in a bid to cut costs

East Dunbartonshire Council is attempting to introduce a “flexible working hours” scheme for its neighbourhood team in an attempt to reduce costs, a news report in the local media can reveal.

UK’s SMEs record highest level of income in 7 years

Small businesses in the UK have recorded at the end of 2013 their highest level of income since the start of the economic crisis, recent research carried out by Barclays plc’s Business Banking unit has revealed.

Employers urged to run more traineeship schemes

Employers are being urged to run more traineeship schemes, in order to help get underprivileged or under-qualified people of school leaver age or slightly above ready for apprenticeships, a news report on the matter has recently revealed.