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Survey finds skills shortages are still rife in construction sector, despite growth
February 2016 - Construction
According to the Construction Products Association’s most recent Construction Trade Survey, in Q4 of 2015, activity in the UK’s construction sector increased for the 11th consecutive quarter. This growth was seen across almost all areas of the… Read more...
Survey finds engineering vacancies hard are to fill in manufacturing sector
February 2016 - Engineering
According to a recent survey into the manufacturing sector, many companies are experiencing skills shortages, with the most common gap in the workforce skills being engineering. Commissioned by the The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership, the survey also… Read more...
Survey finds smart meters save customers energy and money
February 2016 - Utilities
A recent utilities survey has revealed that the vast majority of smart meter customers have been savings on their energy bills since installing the device in their home. Of the respondents, 52 per cent said that smart meters have saved them money and a further… Read more...
Survey finds inadequate sex education is failing school children
February 2016 - Education
A recent survey into sex education in schools has revealed that pupils in the United Kingdom are being put at risk by inconsistent sex and relationship education. Carried out by The Sex Education Forum, the survey of 2,000 young people discovered that school… Read more...
Survey finds extended Sunday trading could mean small retailers lose out
February 2016 - Retail
A recent retail survey has revealed that the general public largely supports the change to Sunday trading laws, however, they were found to be concerned about the effect it could have on smaller retailers and those working in the stores. The findings come… Read more...
