New GMB leader backs DTI break-up
Press Review 9 June 2003
Forum Brief: Euro decision
Policy Consultation 9 June 2003
Following Gordon Brown's announcement earlier this month that Britain is not yet ready to join the euro, John McFall, chairman of the Treasury select committee, has responded to ePolitix.com Forum
Forum Brief: 'Fat cat' pay-offs
Policy Consultation 3 June 2003
The trade and Industry secretary has announced plans to curb "fat cat" pay-offs for sacked executives.
GMB to rethink links to Labour
News Article 17 April 2003
The new leader of the GMB has said he will consider plans to end his union's links to the Labour Party.
Strikes to hit cash machines
Press Review 9 April 2003
Forum Brief: Budget - The economy
Policy Consultation 9 April 2003
Gordon Brown has revised his growth forecasts but insisted that Britain is weathering the economic slowdown better than its European counterparts.
Forum Brief: Budget - Minimum wage
Policy Consultation 9 April 2003
Gordon Brown has announced that the government is to undertake a review of training, pay and employment needs for 16 to 19 year olds.
Forum Brief: Teachers' contracts
Policy Consultation 7 April 2003
Teachers' contracts are set for a radical overhaul by ministers despite opposition from trade unions.
Forum Brief: National Insurance increases
Policy Consultation 31 March 2003
Gordon Brown has been warned that his long-planned rise in National Insurance contributions is taking effect at the "worse possible time".
Forum Brief: Violence against NHS staff
Policy Consultation 27 March 2003
Rising expectations among hospital patients are being blamed for a 13 per cent increase in violent attacks on NHS staff.
Forum Brief: Minimum wage
Policy Consultation 21 March 2003
On Monday Patricia Hewitt announced a 30 pence-an-hour rise in the minimum wage.
GMB favourite at odds with Labour
Press Review 10 March 2003
Forum Brief: Employment rights
Policy Consultation 27 February 2003
Union leaders have slammed the government's decision to reject calls for new workers' rights.
Forum Brief: Union deal
Policy Consultation 14 February 2003
Unions have claimed victory in a deal with the prime minister over public sector workers whose contracts are taken over by private firms.
GMB hit by tribunal claims
Press Review 10 February 2003
