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Increase in risk of a second recession, says think-tank

30 Jul 10: The chances of the UK economy entering a second recession next year have risen, according to the National Institute for Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

UK skills training needs radical overhaul

30 Jul 10: The British economy could find itself facing a period of decline if the skill levels of the workforce do not show marked improvement, it has been claimed.

Compulsory retirement age to be retired

29 Jul 10: The government is proposing to scrap the default retirement age of 65 by October 2011.

Savers not being told about interest rate changes

29 Jul 10: Many banks and building societies are failing to keep savers properly informed about changes to the interest rates on their accounts, comsumer group Which? has claimed.

Self-employment declarations should be respected

29 Jul 10: With thousands of people predicted to start up their own micro-businesses as unemployment rises, a business group has called on the tax authorities to respect their employment status.