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Phoenix Insights, the think tank addressing the challenge of longer lives, is calling on businesses to boost economic growth by supporting lifelong learning opportunities among mid and late-career workers, including giving clearer job and career progression assurances for those who retrain Never Too Late to Learn report says UK lags behind other OECD countries in its… Read more »
The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is delighted to announce Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as the Association’s new Patron. In response to her acceptance, BASC Council chairman, Eoghan Cameron, said: “We are privileged that The Princess Royal has accepted the invitation to become our new Patron. The news has been warmly welcomed… Read more »
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People under the age of 21 and unemployed are the subject of new work proposals brought forward by the Conservative party. The Tories plan to send under-21s to specialist employers for a programme of work-based activities if they are without a job for three months, the BBC reports. And those still jobless after 12 months… Read more »
A committee of MPs has condemned the government for winding down its personal carbon trading plans, saying the scheme could be more effective than green taxes. In a report published today, the environmental audit committee urged the government to lead the way in allocating individuals an allowance of marketable carbon credits. Tim Yeo, chairman of… Read more »
