Isle of Wight Jobs

Focus is on helping in areas where deprivation and unemployment are high

Many people have to work physically close to clients - Homecare workers and care homes to name two. But what happens if an employee refuses to take a Covid test? Are they able to? What steps can the business take?

See within for the number of Isle of Wight residents seeking out of work benefits or Universal Credit in the last month, broken down between sex and age groups

RMT members at the ferry company voted overwhelmingly that they were prepared to take strike action to stop changes to their pension and flexible working practices. Breakdown of ballot numbers within

Not sure whether you can continue to go into work during the third lockdown? See this latest guidance from the Government

See within for the number of Isle of Wight residents seeking out of work benefits or Universal Credit in the last month, broken down between sex and age groups

Wightlink say they lost £20 million in revenue at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and have launched a consultation with staff. Full details within

See within for the number of Isle of Wight residents seeking out of work benefits or Universal Credit in the last month, broken down between sex and age groups

It was all change again yesterday as the Chancellor announced an extension to the furlough scheme and increases for self-employed grants. But still no support for a large number of small businesses

The Federation of Small Businesses say "that needs to change" and suggests where measures can be introduced including a Kickstart Start-Up initiative, for those looking to start their own firm

See within for the number of Isle of Wight residents seeking out of work benefits or Universal Credit in the last month, broken down between sex and age groups