The Government is to replace paper-based sick notes with an electronic fit note for employees in response to Dame Carol Blacks report, Working for a Healthier Tomorrow, published earlier this year.

In the pre-budget report yesterday, chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling said although six vehicle excise duty (VED) bands would come into effect in 2009, the rates will not increase by more...

What the Government, financial sector leaders - and the rest of us - should be giving this year.

The Government will raise the income tax band for high earners from 40% to 45% by April 2011.

The pre-budget report, this afternoon, could bring beneficial tax cuts for HR.

The Governments announcement this afternoon that VAT is to be cut from 17.5% to 15% from next Monday until 2010 will come as little relief for employers struggling in the downturn.

The Government has pledged support for the long-term unemployed.

Lone parents will have to seek work when their youngest child turns 12, or lose their benefits.

The Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has called for the Government to extend the right to request flexible working to all employees, following Tuesdays closure of the consultation around the Walsh...

A council that refused to follow an employment tribunals ruling has been forced to pay double the original compensation awarded to a former employee.

The Government will today start consultation on tipping in the hospitality industry.

With the chancellor Alistair Darling expected to announce the Governments pre-budget report next week, the TUC has today called for more funding for redundancy pay and skills.