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