Overview of the Points-Based UK Immigration Program
Staff shortages involving the food industry and HGV drivers have led the government to consider tweaking the immigration system to allow more workers to come to the UK. Since the start of 2021, European Union (EU) citizens not already living in the UK have been treated the same way as those from the rest of […]
British Employers Are Confident about UK Economy
LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) – British employers are their most confident about the economy in almost five years, helped by the lifting of coronavirus restrictions, a survey showed on Wednesday, but the lack of staff to fill jobs is a growing problem. The Recruitment & Employment Confederation’s measure of business confidence surged by 21 percentage […]
There Are 758,000 UK Jobs Vacancies Available
There was a record rise in the number of workers on payrolls in May as the jobs market continued to recover. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there were 197,000 more people in payrolled employment last month compared with April, the highest rise since records began in 2014. It came as the unemployment rate […]
Hiring for Construction Jobs in the UK at 7-Year High
LONDON, June 4 (Reuters) – British construction activity surged in May at the fastest rate in nearly seven years, fuelled by a record increase in new orders as coronavirus lockdown measures lifted, a survey showed on Friday. The IHS Markit/CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) jumped to 64.2 from 61.6 in April, its highest level […]
UK Job Seekers Getting Hired at Fastest Rate in Decades
LONDON, June 4 (Reuters) – British employers took on permanent staff last month at the fastest rate since records started being kept in the late 1990s, a survey showed on Friday in another sign that the economy is rebounding swiftly from the COVID-19 pandemic. Growth in temporary staff placements also hit a six-year high, according […]
Fast-Track British Visa Available for Top Award Winners
Oscar, Grammy and Nobel Prize-winners will be among those able to get visas to live and work in the UK more easily under point-based immigration reforms. The Home Office has announced its decision to “fast track” the process for those winning coveted arts awards. It is part of the government’s bid to attract the “best […]
British National Parks with Scenic Views and More!
These are 10 of Britain’s most popular national parks — and here’s why. Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. Planning on heading for the hills when travel […]
Here Are the Average Salaries for More Than 100 UK Jobs
The average salary (UK) figures for jobs in 2020 have been revealed by those helpful number-crunching people over at the Office of National Statistics, in case you want to compare how much you earn with the country’s average – and your friends. Because, whether you’re just figuring out what career to choose or you’re considering switching to a totally different […]
Move to London – Rated the Best City for Expat Workers!
Canada is now seen as the most desirable destination for overseas workers when it comes to choosing a country to relocate to, a global survey has found, knocking the U.S. off top spot. This is according to a poll of 209,000 people in 190 countries that aimed to find out whether and in what circumstances […]
London’s Best Places to Live in 2021
The commerce and culture that brings life to the capital has been off the agenda. Instead of city-centre locations, this year it’s all about working from home in London’s leafy suburbs, with immaculate parks and friendly local shops Best places to live in London
