As I See It: Terry Murden As if a month of wall-to-wall election coverage has not stretched the average voter’s tolerance enough, in Scotland if feels as if two election campaigns are being fought at the same time, and it’s a process that is both confusing and potentially damaging. Promises being made over tax, the […]
Working Life
Can apprenticeships fill the UK’s STEM skills gap?
Some industry experts claim the shortage of workers in the STEM sector is causing a national crisis. It’s said to be costing the UK economy £1.5 billion a year, according to a report published in the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Is improving and developing STEM apprenticeships the solution? Apprenticeships have become a great option to […]
Nuclear power: why the world is still divided
Nuclear power has not had the easiest time of late. There have been a number of negative press stories surrounding nuclear power in recent years and coupled with the surge in growth for renewable energies such as wind and solar power, the sector has certainly struggled. But is the negativity around the nuclear energy sector […]
How Brexit has affected health and safety laws
Brexit spells uncertainty in most industries. We have spent years speculating over how it will affect our businesses, politics and lifestyle, and we are still yet to get solid answers. So, what does it mean in relation to health and safety? And how can you ready your company for every eventuality? Changes in legislation Thankfully, […]
Buying a new gadget? Consumers need some 2020 vision
Tech Talk: Bill Magee As to be expected Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales pitches have extended way beyond their envisaged respective 24-hour life spans. Ce la vie. Now, what I’m about to suggest, on the run up to Christmas Day, I realise I’m risking cries of “Bah Humbug”. Especially when I have the audacity […]