Data from the Insolvency Service reveals that 4,303 firms went under in the year to July – the lowest rolling annual total since 2020. Construction still accounted for 16.9 per cent of all insolvencies in England and Wales in July – a month in which the total of 397 insolvency registrations was the largest of any sector. […]
The skills shortage within the tech industry has many causes. SMEs, in particular, are impacted by the high demand and competition from larger businesses, which are able to offer enticing benefits. We are also up against the impact of an ageing workforce. Many skilled workers will be considering retirement soon, and future-proofing is a real
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Revenue and profit at mechanical and electrical (M&E) specialist Dalkia Operations fell last year amid restructuring costs, higher provisions and project delays. The Manchester-based firm’s latest accounts filed with Companies House, covering the 2023 calendar year, show that pre-tax profit dropped by 38 per cent, from £1.8m to £1.3m. Turnover decreased by a less-severe 3
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Mechanical Engineering Services SKILL card has launched a digital version of its traditional plastic cards allowing users to access all their technical and health & safety qualifications via a mobile phone app. SKILL card, which is managed by the Building Engineering Services Association, has been operating for 22 years and provides over 50,000 building services
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