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U.K. Government Acts to Improve Social Mobility And Allow More People to Break Through the Glass Ceiling
Business Minister, Pat McFadden has confirmed the Government’s commitment to promoting the aspirations of all young people, whatever their background, and put social mobility at the heart of plans for growth and success in the global economy. The Government’s...
Government Funding Could See Thousands More Charging Points for Electric And Plug-in Hybrid Cars on the UK’s Streets And Car Parks
The UK’s streets and car parks could see thousands more charging points for electric and plug-in hybrid cars thanks to £30 million of Government funding. Transport Secretary Andrew Adonis has invited cities and businesses to join together to bid for...
U.K. Government Increases Funding for a New Manufacturing Technology Center
Britain’s Business Minister Pat McFadden has announced an increase of Government funding to £40 million for a new manufacturing technology centre (MTC). Since the Manufacturing Strategy was published in 2008, Government has set out a new approach...
U.K. Government Outlines Plans Today to Give 1.3million Agency Workers a Fairer Deal in the Workplace
The U.K. Government has set out its plans to give Britain’s 1.3million agency workers a fairer deal in the workplace. As agreed last year by the TUC and CBI, the changes will give agency workers the right to the same pay, holidays and basic conditions...
U.K. to Introduce New Parental Leave Rights for Families
Families in the U.K. are set to benefit from new leave rights that will give more choice and flexibility to parents as to how they use maternity and paternity leave. The Government will consult shortly on new regulations that will give families greater...
U.K. National Minimum Wage Increases October 1st
Around one million workers across the UK will soon have a little extra money in their pockets as the National Minimum Wage (NMW) increases on Wednesday (October 1). The rate is rising to £5.73 per hour for workers aged 22 and over, £4.77 for 18-21...
Kent Kitchen Fitter, Lincoln McLean, Jailed for Failure to Finish
A Kent-based kitchen fitter who took nearly £30,000 in deposits from customers but failed to complete their kitchens has been jailed for bankruptcy offenses after prosecution by the Department for Business.
