Royal job adverts among the most clicked-on, LinkedIn reveals
The prospect of working for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, the Queen or the Princess Royal had thousands clicking online job adverts this year.
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Labour would axe law banning union action in ‘solidarity’ with workers overseas
Labour would scrap trade union laws barring workers in the UK from taking industrial action in solidarity with their counterparts in other countries, the shadow chancellor has announced.
Primark finding life tough as festive shopping gets into full swing
Primark owner Associated British Foods (ABF) has warned that trading at the budget retail chain in the run-up to Christmas has been “challenging”.
Tayside construction firm warns staff of job losses in run up to Christmas
A Tayside construction firm may be forced to cut jobs in the run-up to Christmas.
Insufficient evidence for salmon farm moratorium, MSPs insist
Calls for a moratorium on new salmon farms in Scotland’s waters have been rejected by MSPs.
First oil produced using new technology in field west of Shetland
Energy giant BP has used technology designed to maximise oil production offshore for the first time, as it began pumping oil from a new development west of Shetland.
Plans to scrap school leaving age and keep young people learning until they are 18
Ministers are being urged to scrap the current school leaving age of 16 and instead bring in a requirement that young people stay in learning, in either the classroom or the workplace, until they are 18.
Union demands ‘meaningful guarantees’ over futures of Johnston Press staff
Union bosses are calling for jobs and newspaper titles to be protected as publisher Johnston Press enters administration.
Sainbury’s becomes first UK supermarket to sell edible insects
Roasted crickets are now on the menu at Sainsbury’s as it becomes the first UK supermarket to stock edible insects.
New charter to ensure workers treated fairly if extreme winter weather bites
A new charter has been drawn up in a bid to ensure bosses treat their staff fairly if severe weather hits Scotland this winter.
Action group to ‘hit the ground running’ in fight to save Michelin in Dundee
Politicians, business leaders and trade unions will join forces in a bid to save the closure-threatened Michelin tyre factory in Dundee.
Nicola Sturgeon hopes Michelin staff can get the ‘best possible redundancy deal’
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said her thoughts are with workers at the closure-threatened Michelin tyre factory in Dundee as she pledged to leave “no stone unturned” in attempts to secure its future.
Michelin gives Derek Mackay three weeks to try to rescue Dundee tyre plant
Michelin bosses have given Scottish Economy Secretary Derek Mackay until the end of the month to come up with a plan that could save the closure-threatened Dundee site.
‘Good will’ with unions sees Michelin willing to listen to Dundee factory proposals
Michelin has agreed to consider Scottish Government proposals that could save its closure-threatened Dundee tyre plant, MSPs have been told.
Scottish Government pledges support for Michelin staff
The Scottish Government will do all it can to secure the future of Michelin workers affected by the planned closure of the Dundee plant, Economy Secretary Derek Mackay has said.
STATEMENT: Action group formed to stop closure of Michelin Dundee factory
The Scottish Government has issued a statement on the future of Michelin Dundee after urgent talks were held earlier today.
Shona Robison ‘has not given up hope’ as politicians flock to Dundee for Michelin talks
Talks are due to take place to discuss whether there is a “viable option” to secure the future of the Michelin tyre factory in Dundee.
Scottish Government will ‘leave no stone unturned’ to save Dundee factory after Michelin announcement
Talks are expected to take place following the decision by Michelin to close its Dundee tyre factory in the next couple of years.
Michelin to close Dundee tyre factory
Michelin has announced plans to close its Dundee tyre factory within the next couple of years.
Fresh strikes called in train guards dispute
Workers on Arriva Rail North are to stage seven fresh strikes on Saturdays until the end of the year in the long-running dispute over guards.