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BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
'One of a kind' Northamptonshire unitary council boss to leave
A council chief executive described by the authority's leader as "one of a kind" has announced she is Earnshaw was the first chief officer of West Northamptonshire Council when it was established in will depart from the Reform UK-controlled authority later this Earnshaw said the decision to leave had been "difficult" but "the time is now right". Anna Earnshaw came to West Northamptonshire Council from the outsourcing company, Capita, where she managed partnerships with local joined Northamptonshire County Council in 2016 and became its deputy chief executive in the time, the council was effectively going bankrupt and central government decided to abolish the authority and seven other councils across Earnshaw was chosen to be chief executive of the new West Northamptonshire Council - the fifth largest unitary in the country - which was under Conservative control until Reform UK took over the reins in May. She said: "It has been an absolute privilege serving west Northamptonshire's communities and I'm extremely proud of everything we have achieved together."Having made my decision to leave on a personal level some time ago, it was important to me to support our new administration through their first months in office."She added that leaving behind "dedicated" council colleagues had made her decision to leave "so difficult" but "the time is now right personally for me to do new things". The leader of the council, Mark Arnull, said: "Anna really is one of a kind in local government and an excellent, dedicated public servant."The leader of the Conservative opposition, Dan Lister, said: "She has been a hardworking and highly capable chief executive, respected by members and officers alike." Sally Keeble, the leader of the Labour group, said Ms Earnshaw had seen the authority "through from its earliest, shadow days, and through unprecedented financial and political upheavals, with great skill. "For the Liberal Democrat group, Jonathan Harris said Ms Earnshaw's departure was the second senior-level resignation by a women since May's election, coming after the departure of assistant chief executive Rebecca Purnell in added: "Now, the council faces a period of uncertainty along with an inexperienced administration."Anna has played a pivotal role in supporting the council through its transition to a unitary authority." Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
08-08-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Capita First Half 2025 Earnings: UK£0.066 loss per share (vs UK£0.47 profit in 1H 2024)
Capita (LON:CPI) First Half 2025 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: UK£1.16b (down 6.3% from 1H 2024). Net loss: UK£7.50m (down by 114% from UK£53.0m profit in 1H 2024). UK£0.066 loss per share (down from UK£0.47 profit in 1H 2024). Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period Capita Earnings Insights Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 1.9% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.3% growth forecast for the Professional Services industry in the United Kingdom. Performance of the British Professional Services industry. The company's shares are down 19% from a week ago. Risk Analysis You still need to take note of risks, for example - Capita has 2 warning signs we think you should be aware of. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Glasgow Times
20-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
300 jobs at risk as firm moves Scottish Power contract to South Africa
The outsourcing firm Capita confirmed that all its staff working on their contract with Scottish Power in the UK have been placed at risk of redundancy, STV News has reported. Around 303 roles are at risk, with workers in home move, prepayment, and smart metering services, and domestic customer services among those affected. Scottish Power has its headquarters in Glasgow, with centres across Scotland and in England. The London-based firm has provided customer support for Scottish Power since signing a five-year deal in 2022 worth a reported £63 million. Five work packages will still be delivered over the next three years, but operations will transition to South Africa, a memo seen by STV News reportedly said. Meanwhile, work on two packages still to be delivered will also be transitioned to South Africa, but through another outsourcing firm. It has been reported that some staff will be let go in October, while others may be made redundant in February next year. The announcement was made to staff on Wednesday, along with at-risk letters issued on the same day. A minimum 45-day collective consultation period will begin on Thursday. Capita previously provided customer support services for Scottish Power between 2005 and 2016. A Capita spokesperson said: 'Changes to our delivery model unfortunately mean that all colleagues working on our Scottish Power contract in the UK have been placed at risk of redundancy. 'Our priority is to support impacted colleagues through this change, and includes looking at redeployment opportunities where possible.' Scottish Power has been approached for comment.
Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
More than 300 Scottish Power jobs at risk as firm outsources to South Africa
Staff have been warned their jobs are at risk as the company transitions JOBS FEARS More than 300 Scottish Power jobs at risk as firm outsources to South Africa Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MORE than 300 Scots could lose their Scottish Power jobs as the energy giant outsources to another country. The firm which handles Scottish Power's customer support says it plans to transfer operations to South Africa. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Capita has told all 303 staff on their contract with Scottish Power that they are at risk of redundancy. Workers in home move, prepayment and smart metering services and domestic customer services among those affected, reports STV news. Although the firm is London-based firm it has provided customer support for Scottish Power since signing a reported £63million, five-year deal in 2022. Reports suggest five work packages will still be delivered over the next three years, but operations will transition to South Africa Work on two packages still to be delivered will also be eventually moved to South Africa, but through another outsourcing firm. According to reports some staff will leave the firm in October this year whilst some face the axe in February 2026. Staff were told on Wednesday with at risk letters being issued, with a minimum 45 day collective consultation period under way on Thursday. Capita provided customer support services for Scottish Power from 2005 to 2016. Scottish Power's headquarters is based in Glasgow, with centres across Scotland and in England. A Capita spokesperson said: 'Changes to our delivery model unfortunately mean that all colleagues working on our Scottish Power contract in the UK have been placed at risk of redundancy. Sport Scotland Agency Faces Tough Job Cuts 'Our priority is to support impacted colleagues through this change, and includes looking at redeployment opportunities where possible.' Scottish Power has been contacted for comment.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
300 jobs at risk as London-based firm moves Scottish Power contract to South Africa
MORE than 300 people are at risk of being made redundant after an outsourcing firm that handles customer support for Scottish Power unveiled plans to transfer operations to South Africa. The outsourcing firm Capita confirmed that all its staff working on their contract with Scottish Power in the UK have been placed at risk of redundancy, STV News has reported. Around 303 roles are at risk, with workers in home move, prepayment, and smart metering services, and domestic customer services among those affected. Scottish Power has its headquarters in Glasgow, with centres across Scotland and in England. READ MORE: 100 jobs at 'immediate risk' of redundancy at major Scottish road maintenance firm The London-based firm has provided customer support for Scottish Power since signing a five-year deal in 2022 worth a reported £63 million. Five work packages will still be delivered over the next three years, but operations will transition to South Africa, a memo seen by STV News reportedly said. Meanwhile, work on two packages still to be delivered will also be transitioned to South Africa, but through another outsourcing firm. It has been reported that some staff will be let go in October, while others may be made redundant in February next year. The announcement was made to staff on Wednesday, along with at-risk letters issued on the same day. A minimum 45-day collective consultation period will begin on Thursday. Capita previously provided customer support services for Scottish Power between 2005 and 2016. A Capita spokesperson said: 'Changes to our delivery model unfortunately mean that all colleagues working on our Scottish Power contract in the UK have been placed at risk of redundancy. 'Our priority is to support impacted colleagues through this change, and includes looking at redeployment opportunities where possible.' Scottish Power has been approached for comment.
