News Archive
'2.85m will have no job next year'
The haemorrhaging of jobs in the public sector will see 2.85 million people officially unemployed in 2012 as 120,000 more employees will be put out of work, according to a report.
December28thHundreds of jobs lost this week
Hundreds of jobs will be lost before Christmas as shoe shop chain Barratts Priceless has gone into administration.
December27thPedigree pooches 'misconceived'
The perception that pedigree dogs are healthy, quality animals is mistaken, and is leading people to buy puppies that are prone to health and welfare issues.
December23rdRSPCA reveal strange inquiries
An animal welfare charity has revealed some of the strangest requests for help that they had received in the past 12 months.
December21stFirms want state cash for new jobs
One in three companies want money from the state to help pay for new staff, according to a survey.
December20thBosses voice fears for the economy
UK managers have expressed their fears about the economic outlook for next year in a survey by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
December19thOwners of dangerous dogs face jail
Tougher jail sentences could be handed to people with dangerous dogs that cannot be controlled, under new proposals from the Sentencing Council.
December19thThousands of DVLA jobs at risk
The Government has announced plans to close 39 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) offices, which could threaten over 1,200 jobs.
December14thThomas Cook sells off more assets
Travel company Thomas Cook is continuing its pledge to offload assets worth £200 million by selling a stake in five hotels and a golf club in Spain.
December13thHM Revenue and Customs staff strike
Thousands of HM Revenue and Customs workers will go on strike on Tuesday in disputes over jobs, changes to sick leave and the privatisation of services.
December12thJobs to go at firm by Christmas
A downturn in sales has been cited as the reason for a components and circuit breaker firm having to shed 75 jobs before Christmas.
December9thCouncil job losses loom - report
Continued tightening of the purse strings by central government will result in further compulsory redundancies in local councils, a report claims.
December8thKraft announces 200 jobs losses
Kraft Foods is to cut 200 jobs under plans which include £50 million investment in its chocolate and biscuit manufacturing, the firm has said.
December7thDognapping 'rises by nearly half'
Dognapping, including high profile cases, has risen by nearly half, with a third of lost or missing dogs being stolen, a helpline has revealed.
December6thJob losses as hot strip mill closes
Tata Steel has announced the closure of its hot strip mill in Llanwern, Newport.
December5th4,500 jobs at risk at Carillion
Services company Carillion has warned 4,500 staff that their jobs are at risk following plans to halve subsidies on solar power.
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