Channel 4 Jobs Report: special report

Graham Morgan, South Wales Chamber of Commerce director tells Channel 4 News that exports are the answer – but it will take a lot to offset public sector cuts in the region.

Stuart Patrick from Glasgow Chamber of Commerce tells Channel 4 News that renewables and trade provide hope for jobs in the Scottish city.

Ann McGregor, NI Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive, outlines the Chamber’s plan to create 94,000 jobs by 2020 – andexplains why training and support for young people is key to the region’s growth.

Carole Crosby Liverpool Chamber of Commerce deputy chief executive, tells Channel 4 News that companies are expecting to recruit within the next three months – and why a government enterprise scheme has been such a success.

Caroline Williams, Norfolk Chamber of Commerce CEO, tells Channel 4 News why male unemployment is higher than average in the county, and highlights the areas and sectors that are likely to grow.

James Durie, Bristol Chamber of Commerce director tells Channel 4 News that despite job losses, the city’s private sector in a range of industries, will generate future jobs.

The British Chambers of Commerce say Britain is likely to avoid a recession, although growth will not pick up properly until 2013.

As a property maintenance firm says young British youths are failing to grasp available employment opportunities, Channel 4 Jobs Report looks at whether a bootcamp can improve attitudes to work.

The pharmaceuticals giant GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announces it will build its first new plant in almost 40 years at Ulverston in Cumbria.

Vince Cable announces a freeze of the minimum wage for 16 to 20-year-olds, and a rise in the adult rate from October. Channel 4 News hears the move could “exacerbate generational inequalities”.

As he prepares to start his first job in 16 months, Stephen Stubbs tells Channel 4 News that he has the government’s work programme to thank for the successful end to his job hunt.

The UK unemployment rate increases to a near 17-year high after another rise in the jobless total to almost 2.7 million.