9 h. ago Scotland's plumbers at 'breaking point' with seven in ten firms struggling to recruit

The warning from the Plumbing and Heating Federation comes amid fears a 'critical' shortage of workers along with rising demand is causing call-out fees to surge.

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46 h. ago Energy firms paying out £25 million a year to customers for ‘breaking rules’

The funds come from energy firms paying out for issues like billing errors or poor customer service

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53 h. ago Keir Starmer to announce new measures to ‘tighten up’ immigration system – UK politics live

Prime minster to unveil immigration white paper that he claimes will be ‘clean break from past’What change in rules means for migrants and employersThe Conservatives have rejected suggestions that Keir Starmer is being tough on immigration. In a statement released overnight in response to the briefing about the white paper plans, Chris Philp, the shadow home secretary, said:Keir Starmer pretends to be tough, but just weeks ago his MPs voted against our 10-year residency and economic contribution test for indefinite leave to remain. Now he says that immigrants who make no contribution should still be allowed to stay.He is trying to take steal credit for recent substantial reductions in visa numbers that resulted from Conservative reforms in April 2024.International recruitment is a lifeline for the homecare sector, enabling us to provide vital support to older and disabled people in their own homes. Care providers are already struggling to recruit within the UK. We are deeply concern...

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9 d. ago People are adding 1 'divisive' ingredient to their baked beans and say it's a 'game changer'

Baked beans are a staple in British households and are a firm favourite when it comes to a cooked breakfast, but some home cooks have a secret ingredient that they swear by.

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3 w. ago Paddleboard firm owner Nerys Lloyd jailed for manslaughter after four drown in 'avoidable tragedy'

Former police officer Nerys Bethan Lloyd led a paddleboarding tour on the River Cleddau in Haverfordwest that resulted in the deaths of an instructor and three women

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3 w. ago Labour slammed after admitting firms that help veterans into work could lose vital tax breaks

The disclosure sparked accusations of a 'betrayal' of war heroes as it would land firms who employ them with a tax bombshell.

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4 w. ago EU considers plans for firms to break Russian gas contracts without penalties

European Commission could reportedly let energy companies declare force majeure and avoid paying MoscowThe European Commission is considering plans that would allow European companies to break long-term Russian gas contracts without paying penalties to Moscow, it has been reported.Citing three officials with knowledge of the plan, the Financial Times reported that the commission was studying the possibility of allowing companies to declare force majeure, which would absolve importers of their obligations to pay penalty fees for ending contracts. Continue reading...

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