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NHS trust 'may lose 1,000 jobs'
An NHS health trust could see up to 1,000 jobs lost as pressure to save money increases, its chief executive has warned.
February28thUnion criticises Foreign Office
Union leaders have revealed that the Foreign Office is planning to axe an estimated 450 jobs from embassies and consulates across the world.
February25thHelphire axes further 400 jobs
Helphire is shedding another 400 jobs after half-year profits plummeted by 37%.
February23rdJob security fears hit spending
The sense of job security has decreased for about a quarter of Britons resulting in a reduction in high street spending, a new survey has suggested.
February22ndKiss of life saves drowning puppy
A Jack Russell puppy was given mouth-to-mouth by its owner after it fell into a garden pond and almost drowned.
February18thHomes sought for orphaned pups
An animal charity is banking on the England rugby team's recent success to find homes for a pack of orphaned puppies named after the players.
February16thUnemployment 'to increase sharply'
An increasing number of people are likely to find themselves out of work over the next few months as a majority of public sector employers cut jobs in an attempt to meet efficiency savings imposed on them by the Government, a report has predicted.
February15thCouncil to axe up to 1,300 jobs
A county council has announced plans to axe 1,300 jobs over the next three years in a bid to save £79 million.
February14thClampdown on out-of-control dogs
Authorities in Northern Ireland will have greater powers to deal with aggressive or out-of-control dogs, thanks to the passing of new legislation.
February11thBosses facing axe as councils link
Senior council bosses and a chief executive could be among 500 people losing their jobs as three authorities plan to combine services.
February11thCBI boss calls for growth strategy
The Government must provide a clear strategy of growth to accompany the upcoming Budget according to the leader of the UK's top business group, which has downgraded its forecasts for the British economy.
February9thCouncil set to slash workforce
Around 1,000 jobs are set to be lost at Blackburn with Darwen Council as a result of the
February8th27% of people 'have no spare cash'
The proportion of people saying they have "no spare cash" has increased to 27%, six percentage points higher compared with the corresponding period in the previous year, according to the latest Consumer Confidence Survey by the Nielsen Company and the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
February8thCouncils 'to axe 150,000 jobs'
More than 150,000 local authority jobs have now been axed or put at risk by Government spending cuts, campaigners have warned.
February4thHead injury 'increases death risk'
New research has suggested that suffering a head injury, regardless of its severity, could increase the chances of dying in the following 13 years.
February3rdPfizer to axe more than 2,000 jobs
Drugs giant Pfizer is to axe more than 2,000 jobs after announcing plans to close its leading UK research centre.
February2ndCheryl top dog for pet name choice
X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has found herself in the dog house - as the most popular celebrity name for pet owners to pin on their pooches.
February1st850 jobs safe after Pontin's sale
Administrators have announced the sale of holiday camp brand Pontin's - safeguarding the jobs of all 850 staff who were concerned about their future incomes.
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