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    Government’s £6.2bn cuts were ‘sensible decisions’, say employer groups

    by Kat Baker 24 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 24 May 2010

    Public sector cuts announced today to save £6.2bn were “sensible decisions”, employers’ groups have admitted.Earlier today, chancellor George Osborne revealed...

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    Chancellor George Osborne outlines £6.2bn public sector cuts in detail

    by Kat Baker 24 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 24 May 2010

    Cuts to government departments:

    Business, Innovation and Skills: £836m
    Communities and Local Government: £780m
    Devolved Offices: £704m (but these savings...

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    Public sector must learn private sector lessons to avoid change ‘bloodbath’

    by Kat Baker 24 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 24 May 2010

    Public sector employers should learn from the private sector’s handling of the recession to avoid a “bloodbath in change”, the...

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    Public sector warned against taking legal action over strikes

    by Kat Baker 21 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 21 May 2010

    Public sector employers have been warned to steer clear of court injunctions when faced with strike ballots to prevent a...

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    • Employment law
    • Industrial action / strikes

    British Airways cabin crew could start strikes next week after Unite wins appeal

    by Kat Baker 20 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 20 May 2010

    Unite union has won an appeal against a High Court ruling which found its planned strikes against British Airways (BA)...

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    • Trade unions

    Johnston Press secures HIgh Court injunction against strike

    by Kat Baker 19 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 19 May 2010

    Johnston Press, the local newspaper publisher, has secured a High Court injunction against today’s planned strike by journalists, the latest...

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    British Airways’ second strike injunction could damage Unite’s reputation

    by Kat Baker 18 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 18 May 2010

    The Unite union could see its reputation and influence diminish in the wake of the second High Court injunction preventing...

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    British Airways strikes ruled unlawful by High Court

    by Kat Baker 17 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 17 May 2010

    Forthcoming strikes by British Airways (BA) cabin crew have been ruled illegal by the High Court.
    The 20 days of...

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    Met Police HR chief defends use of civilian police staff

    by Kat Baker 17 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 17 May 2010

    Met Police HR chief Martin Tiplady has defended the use of civilian police staff, insisting they are not damaging services....

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    Quangos will face ‘significant reductions’ when details on £6bn cuts are revealed next week

    by Kat Baker 17 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 17 May 2010

    Quangos will face “significant reductions” when the government reveals next week how it will create £6bn savings this year.Chancellor George...

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    Race discrimination policies should be highlighted ahead of World Cup

    by Kat Baker 14 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 14 May 2010

    Employers have been advised to remind staff of their policies against race discrimination ahead of discussions about the football World...

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    Civil service redundancy pay ruling could lead to more job cuts

    by Kat Baker 14 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 14 May 2010

    A High Court ruling that changes to civil service redundancy payments were unlawful could lead to more Whitehall job cuts....

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    Immigration cap must be discussed with employers, CIPD warns

    by Kat Baker 13 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 13 May 2010

    The new coalition government must consult employers before introducing a migration cap, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)...

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    British Airways cabin crew will stage 20 days of strikes starting next week

    by Kat Baker 10 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 10 May 2010

    British Airways (BA) cabin crew will stage a further 20 days of strikes starting next week, Unite union has announced....

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    RBS to cut a further 2,600 jobs in next year

    by Kat Baker 10 May 2010
    by Kat Baker 10 May 2010

    RBS is to make a further 2,600 job cuts, most of which will come from its insurance business.The bank announced...

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