Labour's pains are likely to make for an uncomfortable party conference season. But can the Tories capitalise and will the Liberal Democrats spring a surprise?
Economics, government & business
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HR directors at four government departments that recently underwent ‘capability reviews’ will all lose their jobs, Personnel Today has learned....
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Salaries across the globe are expected to rise by an average of 5.9% next year, 1.9% above the inflation rate,...
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The UK unemployment rate has hit a six-year high, according to figures released today.Unemployment rose by 93,000 between May and...
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According to figures released by the EU’s statistical office, GDP was up by nearly 1% among the 12 countries in the...
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The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union have published a new directive dealing with equal treatment between men...
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The NHS in England is set to spend £172m on management consultants – a rise of 83% in two years...
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The government will today unveil new proposals ranging “from the playground to the boardroom” to help women succeed in the...
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Union demands being made at this year’s Trades Union Congress would harm UK competitiveness and turn the clock back on...
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The EEF organisation, which represents manufacturers and engineering organisations, has called on the government to address the UK’s skills gap...
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Just 14% of consumers polled by Lloyds TSB said employment opportunities have improved over the past 12 months, while almost three times as many (40%) believe they have got worse
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CBI calls for temporary ban on migrant workers from Romania and Bulgaria.
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The Conservative Party has called for an end to shaming public sector workers and a new “partnership with the professions”...
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Government incentives have not encouraged up to a third of employers to train staff
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DSG's new technical support service will include a call centre and on-site visits to businesses and consumers across the UK