Industry has once again called on the government to address the problem of children coming into the jobs market with inadequate skills in English and maths.
Economics, government & business
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Workers from the EU accession states have flooded the UK jobs market.
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Negotiations to resolve the BA catering crises are set to resume today, despite the apparent collapse in talks last night.
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A company responsible for maintaining part the London Underground network has announced that it is to cut 300 jobs.
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Consultancy wins 10-year contract to help military personnel adapt to Civvy Street.
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People who are off sick with depression are to be forced back to work by the government which claims they are depressed because they have no jobs.
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The first-ever strike by Scotland's police staff is set to go ahead this week, after a breakdown in pay negotiations.
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The trade union movement will be running advice surgeries for migrant workers as part of this year's TUC Congress in Brighton next month.
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The Transport & General Workers' Union has warned of further disruption to British Airways flights unless the 670 sacked Gate Gourmet workers are reinstated
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The CBI has called on the government to honour its promise to improve the educational standards of school-leavers.
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Union leaders from around the world are to meet to discuss ways of dealing with US-owned retail giant Wal-Mart.
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In a bid to cut costs, the HR director at struggling discount retailer Matalan has cut his own job.
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Unions are to push government to toughen up laws protecting employees after the mass sackings at Heathrow.
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Poor management is to blame for poor productivity, according to a survey of HR professionals.
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The government is still keeping the option of a flat-rate pension scheme despite reports to the contrary appearing in the national press.