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Royal Mail staff fear job losses
The emergence of rival delivery companies has struck a chord with postal workers who now find themselves worried about job losses.
April27thTalkTalk call centre falls silent
A call from telecoms company TalkTalk, announcing job cuts affecting up to 390 employees, has left workers feeling cold.
April26thStaff facing further job cuts
Several major companies announced plans on Monday to cut more than 1,000 UK jobs combined, with a number of others under threat in a fresh blow the economy.
April25thCompulsory chipping plan announced
Millions of dog owners will have to pay for their pets to be fitted with a microchip, under plans set to be announced next week.
April24thDogs reflect personalities - study
They say you can tell a lot about someone from who their friends are, and now it seems you can glean a lot from people's dogs also.
April23rdLong-term jobless rates 'soaring'
The number of people who have been out of work for more than a year will have reached almost a million by the end of 2012, according to new estimates.
April20thDownturn 'hits youth jobs hardest'
Jobs that account for over half of youth employment have suffered the biggest losses during the recession, a study has revealed.
April18thMinimum wage falls below inflation
The value of the minimum wage for workers in the UK is set to fall to its lowest real level for eight years, according to new data.
April17th20 people chasing each job - study
There is now an average of 20 people applying for every job in the UK - with some positions even attracting more than 50 applications, new figures suggest.
April17thMothercare announces store closures
Mothercare has announced plans to close 111 more stores in the UK, with 730 jobs put at risk.
April16thNew pack set to aid puppy buyers
A new information pack has been released that will help dog lovers find the right puppy for them.
April13thConcerns for manufacturing jobs
Union officials have voiced fears for hundreds of jobs after a manufacturing company established in 1867 called in receivers.
April9thChipping essential, says dogs' home
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is calling for the Government to insist that dogs are fitted with microchips after finding that 72% of the 2,700 stray dogs it took in in 2011 did not have a chip or tag fitted.
April3rdKerry Foods to close Durham factory
More than 350 workers at the Kerry Foods factory in Durham could lose their jobs as the food producer is planning to close the plant to reduce costs, according to a leading union.
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