All the updated news related to skill shortages

All the news related to skill shortages updated in real time

Found 8

forskill shortages

Order by:

Local News

85% of businesses are facing skills shortages

The majority (85%) of employers in Ireland are having to contend with skill shortages, according to annual research from CIPD Ireland. The latest results from the organisation’s ‘HR Practices in Ireland’ study show 36% cite ‘significant shortages’ ...

25 Mar 2022 at 10:33

Scotland

Two-thirds of firms dealing with skills shortages, survey finds

More than two-thirds of Scottish companies are having difficulties with skills shortages, according to a survey. Some 71% of organisations which took part in the Business Barometer study reported problems in this regard. The annual report is ...

29 Jun 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Forbes has mountain to climb to boost Scottish economy, says Labour

Kate Forbes has a “mountain to climb” to turn around Scotland’s economic fortunes, Scottish Labour has said. The party’s economy spokesman Daniel Johnson has written to the Deputy First Minister to highlight three key levers the Scottish ...

19 May 2024 at 00:01

City

Factory worker shortages costing the UK £7bn in lost output, MPs told

Skills shortages in Britain’s manufacturing sector are costing the UK £7 billion in lost economic output as firms struggle to fill vacancies amid a mounting hiring crisis, MPs have been told. In a hearing with the Business, Energy and ...

19 Jul 2022 at 13:52

City

More than two thirds of businesses facing skills shortage, survey shows

More than three quarters of UK firms have said they are seeing trading hit or growth stalled amid intensifying skills shortages. The Open University’s annual Business Barometer report, which was conducted in partnership with the ...

29 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Manufacturing jobs in England fall while devolved nations see growth

The devolved nations of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have seen big growth in the number of manufacturing jobs in the last year, in contrast to most English regions, according to new research. A survey by Make UK and BDO ...

15 Jul 2024 at 00:01

Skills shortage jeopardising pledge to build 1.5 million homes, report warns

A critical shortage of skilled workers is jeopardising the Government’s pledge to build 1.5 million new homes by 2029, according to research. Skills development organisation City & Guilds surveyed employers, training providers ...

03 Jul 2025 at 07:15

UK Government to invest directly in Scottish colleges, says defence minister

A UK defence minister has said the UK Government is discussing investing directly in Scottish colleges to tackle skills shortages in the sector. Education is fully devolved to Scotland, meaning it is for the Scottish ...

22 Oct 2025 at 00:01

Years
2026

Related keywords
Skills shortage

Iconic Media is Ireland's largest independently owned regional newspaper and media group, with an unrivalled audience in print, online and mobile. We have 19 regional newspapers and 21 digital sites.

Iconic Digital Titles

Iconic Print Titles

Letterkenny Live

This publication supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice of the Press Council. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at www.presscouncil.ie, Lo-call 1800 208 080 or email: info@presscouncil.ie.