Business chiefs told not to whinge at red tape
News Article 12 August 2003
British businesses should stop "whinging" about regulations that drive up standards, the TUC has said.
Government considers holiday for hours deal
News Article 7 August 2003
Workers could be offered longer holidays in a bid to halt a row between the prime minister, Europe and trade union leaders.
TUC hails jobs success
News Article 7 August 2003
The UK jobs market has significantly improved since Labour came to power, according to the TUC.
TUC welcomes jobs boost
Press Review 7 August 2003
Blair fights to keep working time opt out
Press Review 7 August 2003
EU directive prompts working time controversy
News Article 1 August 2003
Unions are pressing for wider enforcement of a European working time directive which has now come in to effect.
MP bids to close minimum wage loophole
News Article 15 July 2003
Restaurants and bars should be banned from using tips to make up their wages bill, an MP has said.
Ministers warned over emergency ward risk
News Article 15 July 2003
Hospital emergency departments could be forced to close when a European working time directive comes into force, ministers have been warned.
Migrant workers left without rights, report says
News Article 14 July 2003
The government is leaving migrant workers at the mercy of gangmasters, a new report has said.
Workers rights plan gets green light
Press Review 8 July 2003
UK workers to get new rights
Press Review 7 July 2003
Unions and bosses back worker consultation plan
News Article 7 July 2003
Ministers, businesses and union leaders have reached agreement on the implementation of a European Union directive on informing and consulting employees.
Hewitt to target 'cult of youth'
Press Review 2 July 2003
Woodley slams pro-business Labour
Press Review 1 July 2003
Lower redundancy payout for older workers
Press Review 30 June 2003
