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1 day ago · A modelling resource has forecast a skills shortage of an estimated 5,400 individuals per annum across sectors. The Northern Ireland Skills Barometer 2023-2033, developed by the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre, says demographic trends and the structure of the labour market indicate a skills undersupply across all qualification levels.

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20 hours ago · The Government has announced that from 2027, when the existing payments for the North Yorkshire biomass power plant are due to run out, a new support scheme will come into effect until 2031 which reduces electricity generation, halves subsidies and imposes new sustainability requirements.

MP 'doesn't want to lose support' of WASPI women after pay out refusal

Jan 17, 2025 · THE bus driver who was involved in a serious collision in Leigh yesterday has died, police have confirmed. At around 4pm on Thursday, January 16, a serious collision was reported at the junction of Atherleigh Way, Twist Lane, and Parsonage Way in Leigh. Emergency services, including police ...

Aug 29, 2024 · READ > Plans to turn former funeral directors into 8-bed HMO refused by council. Civic Square, shop fronts, Leigh market Improvements are set to be made to Civic Square (Image: Wigan Council) As previously reported, the £11.4m Levelling Up Fund is allocated for three projects in Leigh town centre: improvements to Civic Square, a shop front business grant scheme, and a refurbishment of Leigh ...

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Jan 14, 2025 · NEIGHBOURHOODS across Wigan and Leigh look set to get a slice of a £2.4bn government fund for flood defences in the north west following the New Year’s Day floods which swamped vulnerable areas of both towns. Water and Flooding Minister Emma Hardy visited the centre of Platt Bridge and Lilford ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Tom Meekin has offered to provide skips to those affected by the flooding (Image: Tom Meekin) Another local businessman who has offered his services is Tom Meekin, who has donated more than a dozen skips to those struggling with flood damage.. Tom, who owns the Meekins Maintenance garden improvements and rubbish removal company, has set aside multiple days to deliver skips to residents in ...