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Government to cut 28,000 police jobs, annual bonuses and overtime pay

Government budget cuts to the police service is expected to claim claim 28,000 jobs in England and Wales.

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Recruitment market shows improvement, according to REC and KPMG

February showed strong and accelerated rises in the recruitment of both permanent staff placements and temporary staff, according to the latest REC/KPMG findings.

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The Employment tribunal system is 'broken' the CIPD claims

More than two out of three employers (69%) say they have no effective protection against employees making wholly unjustifiable claims to employment tribunals.

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Government pension plans welcomed, but there are still 'several barriers' to success

The Government today announced plans for a radical reform to the single state pension, aimed at simplifying the current system and paving the way for a universal flat-rate.

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British Safety Council calls for a public debate on the future of health and safety regulation

The British Safety Council has called for a public debate on the future of health and safety regulation, following the news of a leaked Health and Safety Executive (HSE) letter, which purportedly...

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E.ON launches healthcare benefits scheme to 20,000 staff

Energy giant E.ON has launched a new employee healthcare scheme, offering private medical cover to 4,000 managers and a healthcare cashplan to the remaining 16,000 staff.

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Employees shut out of final salary pensions at a record rate

A record number of final salary pension schemes have closed their doors to future contributions from existing members, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) revealed today.

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Tax breaks on work cycle schemes should stay, says Office of Tax Simplification

The independent Office of Tax Simplification has recommended the cycle to work tax relief should be retained.

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TUI travel outsources management of its healthcare employee benefits

TUI Travel has outsourced the management of all its healthcare benefits to simplify the system for employees and reduce spend.

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International Women's Day: Female leaders still labelled 'ball-breakers' research reveals

Too many women bosses in the UK are seen as ball-breakers, while male leaders often fail to shine, new research reveals.

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Government to inject £50 million each year to developing employees' skills

The Government has pledged to inject £50 million per year into boosting skills to avoid shortages.

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Unite fears Lord Hutton's report into pensions could damage rather than improve public sector savings pots

Trade union unite has expressed fears the Government will ‘cherry pick’ Lord Hutton’s report on public sector pensions, claiming there were at least four Government initiatives that could make worse...

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