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IoD welcomes tribunal fee proposals

The Ministry of Justice has opened a consultation on introducing employment tribunal fees. Two options have been put forward: An initial fee of £150-£250 for a claimant to begin a claim, with an additional fee […]

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First receives employer and CSR awards

Operator recognised for work in helping unemployed back to work in Bristol While UK unemployment has risen to 2.64 million, the highest level since 1994, FirstGroup has been named Employer of the Year in recognition […]

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TfL launches Games transport ‘hotspot’ info

Transport for London’s hotspot aimed at keeping London ‘open for business’ Transport for London’s (TfL’s) London 2012 Games transport ‘hotspot’ information, launched last week, will enable businesses to finalise their plans and ensure the capital […]

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Cameron announces £250m skills fund

We are giving employers the power to take control of the training, says PM Businesses can bid for a slice of a £250m government pot to boost apprenticeship schemes, David Cameron announced. The prime minister […]

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Time is right for ‘Plan A plus’, says CBI

The CBI is urging chancellor George Osbourne to stick to current deficit reduction plans in his autumn statement and consider specific measures to kick-start growth by unlocking private sector investment and removing “road blocks”. Continued […]