All Labour crisis articles – Page 21
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NewsDriver wages must rise further to ease crisis, industry says
Pay hikes are so far failing to draw enough recruits, the industry has warned
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NewsHauliers ‘boycotting’ Lidl over driver shortage response
A lack of drivers across the UK is forcing haulage companies to rationalise their supermarket deliveries
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NewsFood and drink industry gathering evidence of staff shortages impact
Grant Thornton is currently in the process of surveying companies across food and drink
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Comment & OpinionWe need to foster more positive work cultures to tackle the employment crisis
We need government support to tackle the immediate labour crisis but industry must push positive messaging too, says Higgidy CEO Rachel Kelley
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NewsCold Chain Federation urges scrapping of 10-day isolation for key workers
The trade body has warned the ongoing driver crisis will be compounded if there is a rise in the number of staff asked to isolate
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Comment & OpinionHGV driver crisis: government measures simply do not go far enough
Extending temporary seasonal visas to EU HGV professionals is the only way to fill the gap in skills
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NewsHGV driver hours extended by government in bid to counter shortage
The move has received a mixed response from industry bodies
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NewsGovernment considering relaxation of EU immigration rules to tackle driver shortage
The government is understood to be edging closer to adding HGV drivers to the post-Brexit skills shortage occupation list
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NewsTesco suppliers face new costs due to driver shortage
Tesco wrote to suppliers to say an additional 14% surcharge will apply on distribution rates
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NewsOcado deploys lorry drivers to help struggling suppliers
The business has also increased stock levels to shore up availability amid the ongoing lorry driver shortage
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NewsBeelivery targeting women for courier roles via Facebook
The company has seen a ‘phenomenal response’ from women aged 45 to 55 in particular
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Analysis & FeaturesAs food shortages loom, how to solve the driver crisis?
The shortage of HGV drivers is threatening food supplies, but the government has proved reluctant to take action. What is the way ahead?
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NewsSlave labour warnings raised amid labour shortages
The desperate need for labour will open the door to exploitation, experts have warned
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NewsFood and drink suppliers report chaos as HGV driver shortage worsens
Confectionery giant Haribo has even pulled promotional activity in a bid to protect availability
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NewsConvenience store staff hours being ‘wasted’ due to delayed deliveries
One Costcutter retailer has had to source almost 30 additional hours per week after “ETAs were not met”.
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NewsSchool food supply is not at risk, says Bidfood
Bidfood is one of a growing number of food and drink companies calling on the government to extend driver hours
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Comment & OpinionThe government must accelerate driver support to prevent food shortages
Action is needed now to prevent a significant period of disruption, says Hugo Mahoney, CEO at Brakes
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NewsHGV driver shortage: industry and government hold ‘constructive’ talks
Measures being called for include an extension of HGV driver hours and the temporary suspension of overnight delivery curfews
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NewsDriver shortage crisis: Brakes axes supply to customers and suppliers halt deliveries
The lack of HGV licenced drivers is continuing to cause chaos across the food and drink supply chain as wholesalers and suppliers attempt to meet high demand with depleted fleets
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NewsDriver shortage putting supplies for ‘Freedom Day’ in jeopardy
‘The PM is calling it Terminus Point, but there will be no terminus pint,’ said FWD CEO James Bielby