(Retail) Asda to offer 7,000 new positions

Asda has announced that it will create 7,000 jobs this year as part of a planned expansion.The supermarket will open 14 new stores and extend 15 existing stores in 2009, recruiting thousands to its ranks of staff.

(Catering) Doncaster could offer 450 jobs

Around 450 jobs will be created in Doncaster over the next year as two organisations based in the town decide to expand.Security People, based in Carcroft, are set to offer around 300 positions for trained security guards, cleaners and supervisors after taking on new contacts, the Sheffield Star reports.

(Retail) Ikea to create 550 jobs

Some 550 jobs will be created when a new branch of Ikea opens in Dublin.Due to open on July 27th, the new store is expected to provide 500 positions and a further 50 indirectly in delivery and installation services.

(Retail) Derbyshire Sainsbury's extension to offer 150 jobs

A Derbyshire branch of Sainsbury's is set to extend its size and offer 150 new positions, it has been reported.The Swadlincote supermarket, located on Civic Way, will double its size in order to create the positions, subject to planning permission, the Burton Mail reports.

(Construction) Cumbrian Nuclear reactor 'could employ 10,000'

Some 10,000 jobs will be created if plans for a nuclear reactor in Cumbria are given the go-ahead.The Sellafield site would provide 1,000 permanent positions and 9,000 during its construction.

(Construction) Telford development could employ 400

Plans for the development of a new road in Shropshire could provide up to 400 local construction jobs, it has been reported.The proposed Greyhound Link in Telford would link the A442 and M54, redirecting traffic around the town centre, the Shropshire Star reports.