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Primark boosts ABF once again
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- 28 February 2012 09:46
Budget retailer Primark has once again rebuffed the current economic climate, following a strong Christmas performance.The chain's owner, Associated British Foods (ABF), said that Primark's trading so far this year had been good, particularly in light of the economic climate.Fuelled by nine store openings in the first half of its ...read more
Sir Stuart Rose defends Government’s work experience plans
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- 27 February 2012 09:52
The former head of Marks & Spencer has defended the Government's controversial work experience scheme, accusing protesters of attempting to "sabotage" it.Sir Stuart Rose said it was "baffling" that anyone would complain about jobless youngsters being given work opportunities at a time of high youth unemployment and called on firms ...read more
Tesco to pay for work experience
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- 24 February 2012 09:54
Tesco has announced that from now on any young person accepted for work experience with Tesco will be paid for the four-week placement, with a guaranteed permanent job at the end of it, provided they complete the placement satisfactorily.Richard Brasher, CEO of Tesco UK, said: "We know it is difficult ...read more
Older workers "working for nothing"
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- 24 February 2012 09:47
Older employees are increasingly working unpaid overtime, entrenching the UK's long hours culture, according to new research.The TUC said a quarter of a million more workers in their late 50s and early 60s put in unpaid hours last year compared with 2001, taking the total to more than 660,000.The main ...read more
IHC to create 3,000 UK jobs in three years
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- 22 February 2012 09:42
InterContinental Hotels has said that it will create 3,000 new jobs in the UK over the next three years. The announcement was hailed by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Cleggthis morning who attended the launch of the firm's latest hospitality training academy at the new Holiday Inn in Stratford, east London.Mr ...read more
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