New car sales fell 3.4% in March amid uncertainty
Demand for new cars fell 3.4% in March as uncertainty over diesel and Brexit continued to hit consumer confidence, the automotive industry said.
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More offshore workers expected to take industrial action
Fresh plans for industrial action on some North Sea platforms have been announced by the trade union Unite.
Airport workers to be balloted over industrial action in pay dispute
Workers at Glasgow Airport are to be balloted over strike action in a dispute over pay and pensions.
Trump Turnberry announces fresh recruitment drive
Donald Trump’s Scottish golf resort is on the hunt for staff after announcing the creation of 100 new jobs.
Honda taskforce holds first meeting after closure announcement
The taskforce set up to help workers at Honda find new jobs after their factory closes held its first meeting on Wednesday.
Honda to close Swindon plant
Honda is planning to close its plant in Swindon with the loss of more than 3,000 jobs.
Continued decline in turnover for oil support services ‘concerning’
Companies supporting the oil and gas sector have seen their turnover decline for the third year in a row, a new report revealed.
Oil and gas industry can thrive with UK Government support, say MPs
The UK Government has been told it needs to step up “urgently” to protect the future of Scotland’s oil and gas industry.
Report calls for workers’ mental health and job security to be measured
THE impact of the gig economy and automation on workers' jobs and pay should be monitored by the Government, according to a new report.
Construction sector ‘fears losing funding over Brexit and IndyRef 2 concerns’
SCOTLAND'S property and construction sector faces uncertainty over Brexit and a second Scottish independence referendum, according to a professional services firm.
Scottish steel jobs saved as deal struck to reopen plants
SCOTLAND’S historic steel industry will this week be saved with a deal to reopen two mothballed plants.