The pensions system in the private sector is “significantly flawed” and will leave too many people with “measly” savings, causing employees to increase their personal debt in order to ensure an income...

In a survey of 6,000 businesses, almost half (45%) said that it was very or quite difficult to find the right member staff for a position, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

Employee Advisory Resource (EAR) has launched the first employee assistance programme (EAP) geared specifically for small and medium-sized businesses.

Labour MP Tom Watson (pictured) has called for a ban on zero-hours contracts, labelling them an "uncivilised way" to treat employees.