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Employers uneasy over changes to shared parental leave
New Government plans will see an overhaul of the regulations governing parental leave following the birth of a baby. Business groups, however, have voiced concerns over the proposed changes. At the moment, mothers are allowed six weeks of maternity leave … Continue reading
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A new route for savers
National Savings and Investments certificates have gone back on sale. The certificates offer savers, disappointed with the effects that inflation has had on money squirreled away with banks and building societies, an alternative to low interest accounts. The bonds, which … Continue reading
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Unfair dismissal changes may not boost employment
Plans by the Government to increase the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims from one to two years may not raise recruitment levels, it has been argued. The Department for Business has now closed its consultation on the proposed change. … Continue reading
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Drop ISAs, argues think-tank
One of the most popular savings accounts of recent years should be scrapped, a leading think-tank has said. Despite their success in attracting hundreds of million of pounds, Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) have actually failed to promote the idea of … Continue reading
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Tax bodies express disappointment over go ahead for new accounts format
Tax professionals have voiced their disappointment at the Government’s decision to press head with the introduction of the new iXBRL system for filing company accounts. The new system is due to come into effect as from 1 April 2011. iXBRL … Continue reading
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Recovery appears to be taking root
Official figures have revealed that the UK economy grew by 0.8 per cent in the third quarter of the year, a faster rate than many had been expecting. The rate of expansion follows on from a surge in growth of … Continue reading
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