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Fraud reaches 7 billion mark in five years

Reported fraud in the UK has amounted to more than 7 billion over the past five years, according to figures complied by accountancy firm BDO.

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Parents to share unpaid time off from April under plans to abolish 'Edwardian' regulations

The UK Government further aims to introduce a paid system of shared parent leave by 2015, according to deputy prime minister, Nick Clegg.

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Attracting and retaining talent key concern for companies as a third expect redundancies

Around half of European businesses believe attracting and retaining talent is the key obstacle to achieving growth, according to global research by professional services provider Towers Watson.

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PCTs losing key employees as workforce anticipates "inevitable" closures

Primary Care Trusts are facing an exodus of key employees ahead of their closure under the Government's health plans, according to the British Medical Association, and services are being affected as a...

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En suite sauna in boss's realm? "Luxurious" workplaces exercise workers

Almost a third of employees believe their boss has an extravagant office, according to a survey released this week.

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KPMG to pay school leavers' university fees

Professional services company KPMG has initiated a school leavers' programme that will eventually pay the university fees of up to 400 participants annually, broadening the range of entrants to the...

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Whistleblowing: the employment rights behind the WikiLeaks story

With WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in court again in the UK this week fighting extradition to Sweden, and as his alleged source, Bradley Manning, soldier and whistleblower, faces criminal charges...

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Industry welcomes compulsory enrolment as Pensions Bill is introduced

Passing the Pensions Bill 2010 will "decrease the burden for business, while encouraging more people to save", said the National Association of Pension Funds.

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Three months until default retirement age is abolished

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has confirmed that the default retirement age will end this year.

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Political parties in Scotland urged to put skills at the heart of their manifestos

The Alliance of Sector Skills Councils in Scotland today urged political parties to put "skills and the delivery of a skilled workforce" at the heart of their manifesto commitments for the Scottish...

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One thousand jobs at risk in Luton as General Motors ponders Vauxhall's future

Up to 1,000 jobs are at risk at Vauxhall Motors' plant in Luton, according to reports this morning.

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Employers should ignore scare stories on positive action, says equalities minister

Equalities minister Lynne Featherstone (pictured) defended the Government's support for positive action yesterday, as her department published guidelines to that section of last year's Equality Act.

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