Posts Tagged ‘British Chambers of Commerce’

UK business say no to NI hike in 2010 Budget

UK businesses are calling for the UK government to scrap the proposed National Insurance (NI) contribution hike – planned for April 2011 – which they say will discourage new recruitment.

EU Committee to extend maternity leave

A group of MEPs in the Women’s Rights Committee are calling for minimum maternity leave in the European Union (EU) to be extended from 14 to 20 weeks, and be fully paid.

UK edges out of recession

Figures released yesterday (26 January) from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK has officially exited its recession as GDP rose by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Global unemployment up to 8.8%

Global unemployment was 8.8% in October, according to the OECD, up by 0.1% compared to September 2009 and up by 2.3% compared to October 2008.

Mortgages hit highest figure since 2007

The number of mortgages for house purchases reached its highest figure since December 2007 in October, according to the latest figures from the Council or Mortgage Lenders (CML).

OTHER TOP NEWS

UK unemployment growth slows down

Bank of England interest rate remains at 0.5%

Minimum wage increased to £5.80 an hour

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Posts Tagged ‘British Chambers of Commerce’

UK business say no to NI hike in 2010 Budget

EU Committee to extend maternity leave

UK edges out of recession

Global unemployment up to 8.8%

Mortgages hit highest figure since 2007

Seven simple steps to a greener office

Mentoring in the workplace

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