Fraud figures ‘represent a thin edge of a much bigger wedge’
KPMG’s Fraud Barometer has found that the total amount of fraud in 2011 reached a record high of £3.5bn. £2.5bn worth of fraud was recorded during the second half of the year – including five large...
View ArticleTUC voices Health and Saftey Concerns
The Trade Union Congress has expressed concerns over health and safety budget cuts (35 per cent) and the decreasing amount of local authority safety inspection teams. The union points to the 16 per...
View Article£2m boost for childcarers
A £2m scheme to boost childcare businesses and get more women into work has opened its doors for applications. People who want to set up a new nursery or a childminding business can get grants of up to...
View ArticleSmart meetering statement launched
Secretary Of State for Energy And Climate Change, Edward Davey, has published an update on progress and plans for the roll-out of smart meters across Great Britain. The document will be placed in the...
View Article£6m boost for Scottish fishing
Scottish fishermen will be offered help to deal with the current pressures facing the industry, through a new action plan. Prawn and white fish fishermen in Scotland have faced tough conditions in...
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