On guy johnson. Butill focus on the brexit first, up to speed with what is happening in the market story. Ahn we are seeing the selloff continue in asia today. The benchmark index at the lowest level it has been in a month. Betweentually slung gains and losses be and losses throughout the day. We have data this morning showing that japan recorded a trade surplus for the 15th consecutive month in september. Were seeing a lack of clear direction as there are concerns of the rate hike next month, the possibility of that happening, not to mention a deepening slowdown in china. 4 10 of a percent lower today. We had data this morning showing that home loans grew 2 month on month, which was more than expected. Estimates were that it would remain flat. Expanded losses, down 1. 4 . Now down for the fourth consecutive session led by utilities and health care. We saw some choppy trading in china. The shanghai composite is currently down 3 10 of a percent. Four consecutive days of rallies in china
Energy professionals call for national skills policy to enable net zero transition
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National Grid engineers | Credit: National Grid
Survey of more than 400 professionals reveals an industry in flux, with more than half of respondents revealing they have moved or plan to shift into a different part of the sector
A national skills policy is urgently needed to ensure the UK s net zero transition does not get derailed by a future skills shortage and offers opportunities to existing workers in the energy industry and related sectors.
That is the main conclusion from the the latest edition of the Energy Institute s annual Energy Barometer, published this morning, which reveals widespread support across the energy sector for policies that would ensure workers in high carbon industries are reskilled and are not left behind as the transition towards cleaner energy sources gathers speed.