The Federation of Small Businesses has published its 'manifesto', highlighting what SMEs would like to see from the next government.
Ashleigh Webber

Ashleigh Webber
Ashleigh is a former editor of OHW+ and former HR and wellbeing editor at Personnel Today. Ashleigh's areas of interest include employee health and wellbeing, equality and inclusion and skills development. She has hosted many webinars for Personnel Today, on topics including employee retention, financial wellbeing and menopause support.
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Two-thirds of voters do not agree that school gives pupils the skills they need for work, according to a poll.
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Police officers in Scotland are leaving in droves because of misogyny, heavy workloads, stress and pension changes.
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Ikea is recruiting 10 players to work in paid positions at its virtual store on gaming platform Roblox.
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Tribunal finds a woman who blew the whistle on a 'sheesha cave' in an office was treated unfavourably.
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Employers are more likely than employees to agree that sickness absence is more acceptable now than it was five years ago.
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Two workers were unfairly dismissaed by the TUC after the deputy general secretary was involved in the dismissal and appeal process.
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The Lib Dems have pledged to fund mental health checks to reduce levels of long-term sickness.
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A Met Police officer died by suicide after the actions of her employer contributed to the decline in her mental health, an inquest has found.
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Rishi Sunak has pledged to introduce an annual cap on work and family visas if the Conservatives retain power.
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The mental health of frontline workers has worsened since the pandemic, with many taking their stress home with them.
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One in six UK employees are 'addicted' to ultra-processed foods, which have a negative effect on their mood and cognitive function.Â
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The Society of Occupational Medicine is urging major political parties to commit to introducing universal access to occupational health.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a General Election on 4 July 2024. What does it mean for employment law?
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Pay awards continue to run well above inflation in April 2024, but there are signs settlements are dropping.