Local job seekers in Lancaster and Morecambe could be facing further misery in their hunt for a living wage after it was revealed that the government is planning to force […]
North West employers in line for Employment Allowance cashback
An estimated 137,000 business owners in the North West will be able to benefit from a new government initiative which allows employers to reduce their National Insurance costs by up […]
New Creative Apprenticeships for two Lancaster arts companies announced
More than 30 creative apprenticeships and internships will be created for young people across Lancashire – including two in Lancaster – thanks to a successful bid for £90,000 of National […]
Chamber of Commerce celebrates Apprenticeship event success
Lancaster District Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the success of its first Apprenticeship focused event on Friday 31st January. The business organisation says the event, which was held at GVS […]
Lancashire’s free travel scheme to help young jobless extended
Young people in Lancashire who are not in employment, education or training will continue to travel free on public transport, until March 2017. In February 2012, as part of its […]
Lancaster NEETs 'Activ8' their employment prospects
A group of nine young people from Lancaster who are not in employment, education or training have successfully completed a course that has helped them to improve their chances of […]
Unemployment up in Lancaster
Figures from the Labour Market Survey released today reveal that unemployment in Lancashire has gone up again, with Burnley, Lancaster and Fleetwood and Preston suffering the most. Across the UK, […]
Lancaster University in Top Ten for employable graduates
Lancaster University is in the top ten universities for employment after graduation according to figures from the Higher Education Statistical Agency. In total, over 94 per cent of graduates from […]
Teens invited to join latest police cadet course
Teenagers who want to do something proactive with their spare time are being urged to sign up for the next voluntary police cadets course. The scheme has been running for […]
Lancaster Real-ale prize pub seeks new champions
An award-winning Lancaster pub, famous for its wide selection of cask ales and a friendly atmosphere, is on the hunt for a food-loving Lancashire couple to safeguard its future as […]