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Hundreds of jobs at risk in Yodel’s Oldham depot closure

Parcel giant Yodel has announced it will be closing its national sortation and transport depot in Shaw. The "devastating blow" could affect around 350 workers. Yodel...

Innovative programme helps unemployed people become entrepreneurs

Social enterprise, Entrepreneurs Unlocked is joining an innovative new programme to provide workshops for disadvantaged people who need skills to set up their own...

UK sponsor licence for US workers: Application process and timescales

UK employers can obtain a sponsor licence to bring US workers to come and work for their businesses in the UK to boost their...

The North West climbs to seventh in PwC’s Women in Work Index

The North West has moved from eighth to seventh place in the Women in Work Index. This report by PwC assesses progress made towards achieving...

North West of England hit by cost-of-living crisis with £13K pay gap

Workers in the North West are battling the cost-of-living crisis, with the average worker wanting £13,000 more per year in order to live comfortably. Research...

Emirates lands in Manchester with exciting career opportunities

Emirates is looking for enthusiastic candidates to join its cabin crew. The Dubai-based airline is ramping up global efforts to recruit 5,000 new joiners worldwide...

New event aims to fill skill gaps in Manchester

Access Industry (formerly National College Creative Industries) has announced an event to address local concerns around skills gaps in the digital and creative industries. The...

The importance of workplace drug testing

Business leaders need to ensure the safety of their workforce. In urban business centres, like Manchester, it becomes crucial for businesses to adopt specific...

University of Salford to host ‘Innovation Labs’ to boost business potential

The University of Salford is hosting a three-day innovation design sprint, to allow business leaders to explore and progress their pioneering projects. Run by Salford...

Apprenticeship starts ‘insufficient’ in key growth sectors

A new report shows that some of the numbers of apprenticeship starts in key sectors do not meet the levels needed to address skills...

Brookson Group pledges to fund new apprenticeship scheme for small businesses

Brookson Group - a compliance and services provider for the temporary workforce - will provide £900,000 to the recently launched FCSA Levy Network.  The government-backed...

One in three young people say their mental health will stop them achieving

A third of 16–25-year-olds in Greater Manchester are worried their mental health will stop them achieving their career goals, according to the Prince’s Trust NatWest Youth...

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