It's been almost three years since the economic crisis of 2008 yet personal finances are still under immense pressure, owing to the unrelenting assault of spending cuts coupled with tax hikes.

Employee satisfaction and commitment to their place of work has significantly increased despite the economic downturn, according to a Government study released today.

Liverpool, Sunderland, Birkenhead, Swansea and Newport are the most vulnerable to government spending cuts in 2011 while Milton Keynes, Reading, Aberdeen, Leeds and Bristol have the highest potential...

The number of women working less than full-time hours has doubled to 789,000, according to a report by the Fawcett Society.