New migrant worker rules outlined

The list of UK jobs likely to be open to workers from outside the EU has been unveiled as part of a new "points based" migration system. A panel of experts was asked by ministers to work out which type of jobs had shortages.   The list includes skilled nurses and consultants, engineering jobs, maths and English teachers.

Source The Times

Consultation begins on flexible working

The government is to investigate ways to help employers deal with flexible working requests more easily, as part of its recently published consultation.  The consultation forms part of the Walsh Review, which recommended that the right to request flexible working was extended to parents with children who are 16 and under. 

Source HR Zone

Ragtex Recycling Rewards

Successful recycling company Ragtex UK have re-launched their website and are pleased to announce a new money making scheme they are offering to employees of businesses across the Midlands.  Encore have been supporting Ragtex with labour during their busy period over the last four years. 

Setback in retirement age battle

A challenge to the right of employers to make people retire at 65 has been rejected by a European court adviser.  An Advocate General backed current UK rules - athough the decision is not binding.  Age Concern is challenging UK laws, which since 2006 have allowed employers to compel workers to retire at 65. 

Souce HR Zone

Outlook for UK manufacturing sector worsens

The outlook for the UK’s manufacturing sector appears to be worsening as the CBI’s monthly Industrial Trends Survey for September showed a sharp deterioration in total order book levels.

Source The Financial Times

Office workers see less sunshine than miners

Given the British weather, it might have been difficult to spot the sun this summer but a new survey claims office workers chained to their desks now see less sunshine than coal miners. 

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This Month’s
Business Round-Up

Melrose has acquired the Canadian and Welsh operations of Fishercast Global Corporation, the manufacturer of high-precision zinc and magnesium components with a site in Welshpool, in order to expand its Dynacast division.
Melrose, Cleveland House, 33 King Street, London, SW1Y 6RJ
Tel: 020 77667670
http://www.melroseplc.net/
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Prosper Distribution is setting up a new 40,000 sq ft unit at its bolts and fasteners distribution operation on the Pensnett Estate in Kingswinford, with the creation of up to 25 jobs.
Prosper Distribution, Third Ave, Pensnett Est, Kingswinford, DY6 7FA
Tel: 01384 400321
http://www.prosper-distribution.com/
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Zytek Engineering has won planning permission from South Derbyshire District Council to expand its electric-powered engines business, with the creation of 24 jobs.
Zytek, Main Street, Repton, Derbyshire, DE65 6NZ
Tel: 01283 707000
http://www.zytekgroup.co.uk/
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Les Engineering, the Grimsby-based project management and fabrication company with 700 staff, has been acquired by Jacobs Engineering Group of the US for undisclosed terms.
Les Engineering, Armstrong St, West Marsh Ind Est, Grimsby, DN31 1XD
Tel: 01472 353516
http://www.les-engineering.co.uk/
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Kelan Circuits has acquired the assets of MI Watson, the Leicestershire-based supplier of electric motor components, for undisclosed terms.
Kelan Circuits, Wetherby Rd, Boroughbridge, N Yorkshire, YO51 9UY
Tel: 01423 321100
http://www.kelan.co.uk/
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Dunelm Mill is creating 20 new jobs at its curtain factory in Leicester.
Dunelm Mill, Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1NF
Tel: 0116 2644400
http://www.dunelm-mill.com/
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Triplex Components Machining is to close its factory in Hereford with the loss of about 130 jobs, in order to transfer automotive components production to its plant in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Triplex Components Machining, Masons Rd, Stratford-on-Avon, CV37 9NF
Tel: 01789 200400
http://www.triplexcm.com/
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Ford is to shed 125 workers on short-term contracts at its Transit vans factory in Southampton in October.
Ford, Ford Information Service, PO Box 25149, Glasgow, G2 4XF
Tel: 0845 7111888
http://www.ford.co.uk/
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Tyco Electronics is to close its Crompton Electric Motors factory in Doncaster next March, with the loss of 230 jobs.
Tyco Electronics, Faraday Rd, Swindon, SN3 5HH
Tel: 01793 528171
http://www.tycoelectronics.com/
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Arvin Meritor is planning to shed up to 97 jobs at its Grange Road automotive parts factory in Cwmbran.
Arvin Meritor, Grange Road, Cwmbran, Gwent, NP44 3XU
Tel: 01633 834040
http://www.arvinmeritor.com/
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