CIPD calls for a minimum training wage of 2.50 for graduate interns

The CIPD has called for the introduction of a 2.50 an hour 'training wage' on the day that internship schemes for recently graduated students begin across the country.

Bank of England calls for further bonus cuts in the banking sector

The Bank of England has called for cuts in bank bonuses in order to boost their reserves.

Government to 'fundamentally' reform occupational pensions, starting with auto-enrolment

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced it will 'reinvigorate retirement' by reforming the pension system.

National Minimum Wage for adults will increase to 5.93 per hour

The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission's recommendations to increase the three minimum wage rates from October 2010.

Emergency Budget: Capital Gains Tax to be increased to 28% for high-rate taxpayers

The chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, has announced Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is to be increased to 28% for high-rate tax payers, from midnight today, but will remain at 18% for low and...

The Saga generation wants a lower rate of Capital Gains Tax for employee share schemes

A poll of staff over 50 has called for the Government to protect staff in employee share schemes, should it decide to increase Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in today's Emergency Budget.

Emergency Budget: Public-sector pensions to be reviewed before next Budget

The chancellor of the Exchequer has announced public-sector pensions will be put under review in time for the next Budget.

Work is a pain in the back

Half of employees say they suffer from back pain at least once a month, with more than a third (37%) blaming work as the contributing factor.

Britons resigned to working longer

Nearly two-thirds of Britons have accepted they will have to delay their retirement because of the pensions black hole.

A third of broadcast journalists would receive no pay rise under BBC pay proposal, says NUJ

The National Union of Journalists has called on the BBC to 'rethink their position' following a pay offer for staff worth what it claims is 1% of the corporation's wages bill.

Professional services sector is moving towards merit-based remuneration

Over the past six months the legal press have reported a number of major firms moving away from the traditional lock-step model and chargeable hours towards a merit-based system for remuneration.

RNIB and Accor Services join forces to help employers make staff aware of the need for regular eye tests

This is National Eye Health Week and Accor Services is working with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to help employers communicate the importance of eye health and the need for...