As the Chancellor announces his budget and spending review, Dorset LEP looks back at the state of the local labour market.
The latest Dorset LEP Labour Market Insight report, released today, focuses on unravelling the recent labour shortage trends and the possible effects from the furlough scheme closure in Dorset.
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‘Protect the pay circle at the spending review, or living standards will continue to fall’, warns the TUC
Analysis published today (Friday) by the TUC shows the economic recovery in Dorset would be boosted by almost £18 million if cuts to key workers’ pay are reversed.
The move would also make...
BCP Council has been successful in securing an extra £247,000 grant from Central Government to help encourage cycling and walking in the conurbation. The money has been awarded from the Department for Transport’s Capability Fund and is ringfenced specifically for activities that promote active travel.
The funds will be used to...
The government has just announced plans to sell more of its stake in Natwest, despite shares being worth less than half what they were when taxpayers bailed out the bank after the financial crisis.
Taxpayers bailed out Natwest for £45.5bn more than a decade ago, and it’s market value now...
To say that packaging is an important component of the food industry is an understatement. Packaging plays a crucial role in extending the shelf life of the food. An attractive packaging is also able to attract even the most critical consumer to purchase the product.
One of the innovative products...
It’s time to forget the days of the ‘YouTube Crew’ and the Love Island Instagram Influencers, a new kid has hit the block and they are transforming digital marketing as we know it. From content to E-commerce, TikTok has revolutionised the social media landscape and it’s time to talk...
Think again...
Did you really believe them?
Green & Black's (Mondelez)
Green & Black's was known as an ethical pioneer, becoming the first company with a Fair Trade certified chocolate bar in 1994. However, in 2005 it shocked supporters when it was bought out by Cadbury, which later became part of Mondelez.
Mondelez...
Coming soon: bringing arts and culture to our high street
Poole is set to benefit from an £80,000 grant from Historic England as part of the Poole High Streets Heritage Action Zone (HSHAZ). The grant will be used to create and deliver community-led cultural activities on the high street over...
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and many local businesses reopen, residents are encouraged to support Weymouth’s independent shops, hospitality venues and other local businesses.
Following confirmation from the Prime Minister that the country can move to Step 2 of the roadmap, certain non-essential shops, businesses and services can now reopen. It...
Many will attempt to blame Covid for this dramatic decline but the reason is something else. Non tarrif barriers experienced by UK exporters and the collapse of groupage movements are the main factors at play.
A nontariff barrier is a way to restrict trade using trade barriers in a form other...
