Mayor of London Ken Livingstone has announced a new £7.20 living wage rate for the capital following a report by...
Economics, government & business
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It seems as if hardly a week goes by without a report being published on carbon emissions, but one such...
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The capability reviews of five more government departments published by the Cabinet Office last week revealed both positive and negative...
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MEPs warn EU policy rethink could force the UK to re-draft much of its employment law
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherAÂ fundamental EU policy rethink could force the UK to re-draft much of its employment law and lead to far...
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Xchanging, the HR outsourcing company that sponsors the Boat Race, has confirmed plans to raise about £150m by floating on...
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If any apology is made by this government or other representative of the British people for “our part in the...
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Apprenticeship numbers fall by more than 10% in 12 monthsBasic apprenticeship take-up rates have fallen significantly.The Department for Education and...
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Trade and Industry Select Committee announces inquiry into UK construction industry
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe Trade and Industry Select Committee has announced a wide-ranging inquiry into the UK construction industry. The inquiry will consider...
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Nearly four in 10 UK employers are struggling to fill positions due to a lack of staff with the right...
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Public and Commercial Services Union demands end to staff and budget cuts or Home Office shake-up could fail
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe biggest civil service union has warned the government that a new justice department will fail unless staff and budget...
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Work and pensions secretary John Hutton announces review of use of pension assets of insolvent employers
by Mike Berryby Mike BerryThe government has announced a review of pension scheme assets held by employers who have gone bankrupt. The focus of...
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About four in 10 (38%) UK employers are struggling to fill positions because of skills shortages, according to research by...
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Campaigners insist more childcare needed before lone parents with younger children can be forced to work
by Greg Pitcherby Greg PitcherChildcare must become more affordable and reliable before lone parents are forced back into work, campaigners have warned. The government...
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Citigroup, one of the world’s biggest banks, is set to shed up to 15,000 jobs in a bid to improve...
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Leaders at Sandwell Council have reassured HR staff their jobs are safe following a £300m outsourcing deal with BT and...