24th November 2017. Apprenticeship Levy Leads to Trainee Collapse The introduction of the controversial apprenticeship levy caused a collapse in the number of people starting the training programmes, government figures have confirmed. Recent data from the Department for Education (DfE)

24th November 2017. Household Spending Boost Props Up GDP The UK economy has continued to expand in the third quarter, official figures yesterday confirmed, thanks to a rebound in household spending and modest levels of business investment. Despite a far

24/11/2017 Preventing pregnancy and maternity discrimination at work (UK) From employers, managers and HR professionals to employees, job applicants and employee representatives, everyone  is catered for by new Acas guidance explaining how to reduce the chance of pregnancy and maternity

24th November 2017. Tech Firms Commit To Diversity Almost 100 companies have now signed the Tech Talent Charter, committing to improving diversity within tech through implementing inclusive hiring practises, releasing diversity reports and more. The Tech Talent Charter, which was

24th November 2017. Earning Forecast “Astonishing” The prediction that average UK earnings in 2022 could still be less than in 2008 is “astonishing”, according to an independent economic think tank. A growth forecast released by the Office for Budget Responsibility