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Ofsted: The government must stop subsidising low-wage apprenticeships
31 October 2015
The chief of Ofsted, Sir Michael Wilshaw, says that many apprenticeships are of poor quality, and employers are wasting public money, in a new report.
Government caves over fee remission system
30 October 2015
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has made changes to the fees remission system, which had been widely condemned as not fit for purpose.
Recruitment sector and Labour market consultations
28 October 2015
Two new consultations from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills are now open.
Government sneaks through changes to Ministerial code
28 October 2015
Cameron is facing a direct legal challenge over changes to the code which sets out rules and standards for ministerial behaviour.
#killthebill – TUC lobby of Parliament
26 October 2015
TUC LOBBY OF PARLIAMENT - Monday, November 2nd. Rally in Central Hall, Westminster, London
Start: 1:00pm, Lobby your M.P. from 2.30pm
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Trade Union Bill Committee: Selected Evidence
24 October 2015
Below is a selection of evidence given by experts and interest groups in the Committee Stage of the Trade Union Bill. Video footage of the committee is available here.
New national minimum wage offenders
23 October 2015
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published its latest list of minimum wage offenders.
Research shows employment focus should be on quality not just quantity
22 October 2015
Research by Peter Taylor-Gooby finds that “getting people into employment will not on its own ensure decent living standards and reduce poverty”.
Pensions pay better than work in 2015
22 October 2015
For the first time, the average retiree has a higher weekly income than those of working age, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies.
1,200 job cuts announced by Tata Steel
22 October 2015
Tata Steel has announced nearly 1,200 job losses at plants in England and Scotland.
In the Commons: Cameron defends tax credit cuts
22 October 2015
Cameron has warned the House of Lords not to oppose the cuts to tax credits that are set to leave thousands of working families much worse off.
