The hourly full-time gender pay gap has narrowed in the past year, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Chancellor George Osborne has announced the government will impose an “apprenticeship levy” on large firms to make sure businesses are investing in training staff.

Last month a fireman was reported to have been awarded compensation after his right to freedom of expression under the Human Rights Act was breached by his employer.

Leaders need to think of helping as a major part of their job and clearly communicate that to their subordinates

Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have agreed not to pay cash bonuses to staff earning above 39,000.

Nearly eight out of 10 (79%) of mothers are planning to go back to work or increase their working hours because of the credit crunch.

The Green Party has released its manifesto, ahead of next month’s general election, focusing on environmental commitments, union support and wage changes.