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Stellantis to Shut Vauxhall Van Plant in Britain
Date: November 27, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) – Stellantis plans to shut its Vauxhall van factory in southern England, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk as it joins rival automakers in scaling back operations in a difficult trading environment. The company, which also owns the Peugeot, Citroën, Chrysler and Fiat brands, said on Tuesday it would consolidate its British...
UK to Offer Mental Health Support to Grow Ailing Workforce
Date: November 26, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) -Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced plans to get Britain’s ailing workforce back into jobs on Tuesday with better support for mental health and finding work, but the government delayed a consultation on reforming welfare to encourage people into work. Mental health support will target geographic areas with high rates of labour market inactivity...
Gloom Spreads Across UK Retailers After Budget Tax Rises, Cbi Says
Date: November 26, 2024
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British retailers’ optimism has fallen to a two-year low following finance minister Rachel Reeves’ first budget as they brace for higher employment costs and soft consumer demand, the Confederation of British Industry said. Reeves announced a 25 billion pound ($31 billion) increase in employment taxes in her Oct. 30...
UK’s Halfords Faces $29 Million Increase in Costs From UK Budget
Date: November 26, 2024
(Reuters) -British bicycle and car products retailer Halfords Group on Tuesday forecast its future costs to increase by around 23 million pounds ($28.86 million) due to higher employer social security contributions following the UK budget in October. The 130-year-old company, which has retail stores, garages, mobile vans, and home delivery services, joins a growing number...
UK Outlines First Steps in New Plan to Get More People Back Into Work
Date: November 26, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s government said on Tuesday it plans to increase access to mental health support and to reform job centres as part of its push to get more people back into the workforce. Mental health support will target geographic areas with high rates of labour market inactivity and job centres will focus more...
UK Employers Warn Tax Rise Will Hit Investment and Pay
Date: November 25, 2024
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) –British employers have been caught off guard by a 25 billion-pound ($31 billion) tax rise at last month’s budget and plan to cut training, investment and jobs in response, a leading employers group said on Monday. The Confederation of British Industry said a survey of its members showed 61% viewed...