Winner of Big Issue Christmas cover contest announced
A heartwarming design of a Big Issue seller next to Father Christmas and a snowman created by a 12-year-old girl has been chosen as the front cover of the magazine’s Christmas edition.
Industry
Construction sector remains in contraction amid ongoing slump in new orders
Britain’s builders have suffered the longest run of declining new orders for six years as Brexit and election uncertainty keep the sector firmly in contraction, according to new figures.
Nissan chairman warns against effects of no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit which led to 10% tariffs on exports would make Nissan’s European business model unsustainable, its chairman has warned.
Ryanair strikes called off by pilots’ union
A series of strikes planned by Ryanair pilots have been called off.
Ford confirms plan to close Bridgend plant with 1,700 job losses
Ford has come under attack from unions after announcing plans to close its engine plant in Bridgend next year, with the loss of 1,700 jobs.
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.
Honda to close Swindon plant
Honda is planning to close its plant in Swindon with the loss of more than 3,000 jobs.
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.