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Osborne proposes two-year freeze on benefits

Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the Conservatives would freeze benefits for those of a working age if they win a clear majority in the next general election.

Migrant labour and youth employment not 'either/or choice', says CIPD

Most employers do not see a link between hiring migrant workers and damaging youth employment, according to a report by the CIPD.

Midwives strike over NHS pay

Members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have voted overwhelmingly to strike over pay in the NHS.

Take-home pay in 2017 lower than pre-crisis levels, says EY report

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Take-home pay in 2017 will be lower than pre-crisis levels, says an EY report.

Conservatives plan benefits cap to fund apprentices

The Conservatives have unveiled plans to fund 3 million apprenticeships, partly by imposing stricter conditions on youth benefits, if they win a clear majority in the next general election.

Unite NHS members latest to vote for strike

Unite's 100,000 NHS members are the latest to vote for strike action after the results of a ballot were announced today (26 September).

Advertised salaries growing faster than inflation, says Adzuna

Average advertised salaries saw a year-on-year increase of 1.9% up to August 2014, according to research by Adzuna.

Britain's 'talent mismatch' among worst in Europe, says Hays report

Skills gaps in high-skilled industries such as engineering and IT are threatening the UK's economic growth, according to a report by professional recruiters Hays.

Nick Worrall joins Countryside as HR director

Nick Worrall has joined Essex-based housebuilder Countryside as HR director.

Graduate unemployment in biggest drop for 15 years

The number of former students still out of work six months after graduating has dropped from 8.5% to 7.3% in one year, according to the Higher Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU).

Monarch staff vote for pay cuts to save company

Employees at airline The Monarch Group have voted to accept a significant decrease in pay so that the company can target the budget travel market.

Finance directors concerned over losing baby boomer skills

More than two-thirds (69%) of CFOS are concerned about a skills drain due to baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) leaving their company within the next two years, according to a report by...