The contraction in the UK economy of 0.5% in the last quarter of 2010 will have a severe impact on...
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The Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) director-general has criticised the Government’s “vague ideas” for stimulating growth and has accused it of...
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Business groups have welcomed government plans to get more young people into work by extending the length of time they...
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Companies in the private sector say that hiring staff and improving their recruitment procedures are their top priorities for the coming year,...
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More than half (52%) of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) believe that freelancers are key to their stability and growth.This...
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The Government has confirmed that provisions on positive action will be implemented on 6 April, under the Equality Act 2010.A...
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The Government has confirmed that the Bribery Act 2010, set to come into force this April, will be reviewed.The Ministry...
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School leavers will be given the chance to study accountancy at university without paying tuition fees, in a new scheme...
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Health and safety red tape is not having a detrimental impact on business, with many employers saying that no more...
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David Cameron said his first priority is to “protect frontline services and jobs”, as the Government takes “radical” action to...
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The Pensions Bill, which will introduce auto-enrolment and bring forward a rise in state pension age, has been described as “good...
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Employers who deliberately flout the national minimum wage law will be named and shamed in press notices, as well as...
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The Government has confirmed that the Default Retirement Age (DRA) will be phased out from April this year, despite calls...
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Despite the majority of employers providing diversity training for some members of their HR team, four out of 10 employers are...
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Former BBC Countryfile presenter Miriam O’Reilly has won her employment tribunal against the BBC on the grounds of ageism and...