Pay deals struck in private firms in recent weeks are higher than last year, especially in manufacturing, according to new research today.
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Private firm pay deals rise to 3 per cent
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012Pay deals struck in private firms in recent weeks are higher than last year, especially in manufacturing, according to new research today.
Exporters gloomier about prospects
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012Firms which export goods are less confident about prospects for this year and believe the outlook is “muted”, according to a new study from the British Chambers of Commerce.
More work, more stress since 1952
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012Workers are more productive and prosperous than when the Queen came to the throne 60 years ago, but stress has increased, millions of manufacturing jobs have been lost and there has been a huge increase in part-time employment, according to new research.
Public sector pension reform ‘may not save money’
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012The Government’s controversial public sector pension reforms are unlikely to save money in the long term, according to a report by a leading research group.
UK top for smartphone shopping
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012UK consumers are set to spend the most of anyone in Europe on buying goods on mobile devices this year, a report predicted today.
Frightening rise in ‘zombie’ firms as recession looms – Debt problems could spiral
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Thousands of firms have become paralysed by debt with the problem set to spiral out of control as Britain stands on the brink of a double-dip recession.
More companies in danger of going bust
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012Another rise in recorded business failures is on the cards on Friday when fourthquarter insolvency figures are published.
