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'More immigration needed to boost growth' - CBI

The chief of the UK's largest business organisation warned the government on Monday that the nation's growth prospects could only be maintained by an increase in immigration.

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UK vision of immigration branded 'blurred'

The UK government's thinking on immigration is "blurred to say the least", according to an immigration specialist at internationally recognised law firm Kingsley Napley.

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Autumn Statement: UK tech sector demands growth

Neil Ross, Associate Director for Policy at the technology trade association techUK, considers what the Autumn Statement means for the tech sector, and says a relentless focus on growth is needed to spark the UK’s economic revival.

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Illness behind rise in economically inactive

Business groups in the UK expressed concerns over companies' worker health policies after official data on Tuesday showed a record 2.5 million people were now unable to work because of long-term sickness.

Confidence building for primary aged children

The covid pandemic coincided with a steep rise in mental health worries and anxieties among children. Fortunately, a free confidence-building programme for all primary schools, and resources for parents and employers, are now available.

New call for relaxation of immigration rules

The head of Britain's largest business organisation is calling on the government to urgently include immigration reforms when new economic policies are unveiled in Thursday's Autumn Statement.

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CIPD ACE 2022: A bolder future for the people profession

CIPD CEO Peter Cheese underlined the importance of collaboration and the continued investment in HR and people practices at the opening of this year’s annual CIPD conference and exhibition.

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Satellite offices to aid hybrid working?

The unprecedented growth in hybrid working has led to an increase in demand for 'satellite' offices away from city centres, according to a new survey.

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Business group demands 'urgent' visa reforms

One of the nation's largest business organisations has submitted a plan to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to "get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery".

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Bridging cultures

The number of bilingual and multilingual schools is increasing, producing language-savvy students equipped for the global workforce. Ruth Holmes reports.

Eight things to bear in mind when choosing a university for your globally mobile teen

Here are the considerations that a parent and young adult need to think through particularly when choosing to study at a university in a country where your family is not currently living.

Wellbeing initiatives: the role of mindfulness in international mobility

Organisations are increasingly focusing on improving employee and family wellbeing in the global mobility context. How can mindfulness provide a strategy for individuals to manage stress and improve their wellbeing while on international assignment?

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Lessons in Wellbeing

Good international schools take the health and wellbeing of their students seriously, writes Ruth Holmes.

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International universities make the grade

International university league tables are still dominated by the UK and the US, but tertiary institutions from Asia to Australia are increasingly offering a quality alternative. Marianne Curphey reports.

India still atop UK migration table

The number of foreign-born residents living in England and Wales last year hit an all-time high of 10 million, representing one in six of the population, according to figures on international migration taken from the 2021 UK census.

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UK exporters confident over 2023 prospects

More than four out of ten UK exporters expect to see an increase in overseas trade in the coming year, according to a survey published to coincide with International Trade Week.

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Skills shortages UK tech's biggest problem

Accessing the skilled workers they badly need has become by far the greatest problem confronting tech firms in the UK, according to the latest 'Digital Economy Monitor'.

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New PM to boost UK-India FTA prospects?

The formal installation on Tuesday of Rishi Sunak as the UK’s new Prime Minister appears to have bolstered the nation’s prospects of sealing a trade deal with India.

Business hails Sunak election as new PM

Businesses across the UK breathed a collective sigh of relief on Monday as Rishi Sunak was elected unopposed as the nation's third prime minister in as many months.

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Business makes stability priority for new PM

Calls for an era of political stability and policies to boost growth were echoed by UK business leaders on Friday following the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss.

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Launch of Permits Foundation's 2022 Partner Survey Report

We are pleased to announce that Part 2 of the Permits Foundation International Dual Careers Survey Report is now available.

Resignation to boost UK-India FTA talks?

The resignation of Home Secretary Suella Braverman could boost the prospects of the UK and India sealing a trade deal, as well as making it easier for the government in London to introduce an expanded visa system.

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Survey shows 'more overseas skills needed'

One of the UK's largest business groups has renewed calls for visa relaxations after its latest recruitment survey showed three-quarters of businesses were still encountering problems finding staff.

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Bosses support monitoring home workers

A majority of business leaders in the UK are in favour of using at least one measure to monitor the performance of employees working from home, according to a new survey.

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Business wary as 'mini-budget' scrapped

Business leaders reacted with grim resignation as the UK's new Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt scrapped virtually all measures proposed in the 'mini-budget' unveiled by his predecessor barely three weeks earlier.

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Regions increasing role in financial exports

The UK's regions and nations are making an increasingly large contribution to exports by financial and related professional services, a new report shows.

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Support grows in UK for targeted immigration

The last seven years have seen growing public support for legal immigration to the UK, according to the latest survey conducted annually by polling company Ipsos.

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Four-day week 'to become norm in UK'

A third of companies believe a four-day working week will become the norm for most UK workers within the next decade, boosting productivity and employee wellbeing, according to a new survey.

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Labour shortages still affecting businesses

New research has shown that three-quarters of UK businesses have been adversely affected by labour shortages over the past year.