© Crown copyright http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:24:36 GMT 10 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm http://www.direct.gov.uk/prod_consum_dg/DGFragmentsCode/images/printLogo.gif http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182646?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182646?cid=rss Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:52:00 GMT Brits appear to be leaving their environmentally friendly principles at the door when they arrive for work. Find out what you can do to be green at work as well as at home. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182352?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182352?cid=rss Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:26:00 GMT New rules are to be introduced to stop entertainment and modelling agencies charging upfront fees from aspiring models, background artists, extras and walk-ons. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182190?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182190?cid=rss Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:19:00 GMT Councils are looking for young people keen to follow in the footsteps of Alan Titchmarsh. Green-fingered young people who complete a Green Space Apprenticeship will gain the skills they need for full-time gardening work. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181913?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181913?cid=rss Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:20:00 GMT Employers are pledging to make it easier for people who want to cycle to work. If you'd like your employer to provide facilities for cyclists, let them know about the Cycle to Work Guarantee. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181847?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181847?cid=rss Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:10:00 GMT Lone parents with children aged ten and over are to be moved on to Jobseeker's Allowance rather than Income Support to help them return to work. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181800?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181800?cid=rss Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:37:00 GMT A major change in careers information, advice and guidance (IAG) was unveiled today. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181407?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181407?cid=rss Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT The new Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) launches today, tightening controls on who can work with children and vulnerable adults. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181102?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181102?cid=rss Mon, 5 Oct 2009 14:57:00 GMT Are you missing out on Working Tax Credit (WTC) because you don't know you're entitled to it. HMRC has set up an online WTC calculator to help you find out if you are entitled - and by how much. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181058?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181058?cid=rss Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:37:00 GMT A mobile street cafe is touring the country to promote the new Pay and Work Rights Helpline for 'vulnerable workers'. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181052?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181052?cid=rss Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:19:00 GMT A new campaign has been launched to get more men to become primary school teachers. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181003?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_181003?cid=rss Thu, 1 Oct 2009 13:52:00 GMT Employers will no longer be allowed to use tips to top up wages. The National Minimum Wage is also to rise. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180770?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180770?cid=rss Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:42:00 GMT Graduates thinking about starting their own business will get a flying start as successful entrepreneurs offer advice to help them make it happen. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180689?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180689?cid=rss Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:38:00 GMT Polish construction workers are being targeted in a new campaign to improve on-site health and safety. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180562?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180562?cid=rss Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:32:00 GMT The UK unemployment rate grew to 7.9 per cent for the three months to July 2009, up 0.8 per cent over the previous quarter. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180380?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180380?cid=rss Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:50:00 GMT Informal learning projects for people out of work or education are to start at stately homes, cinemas and other locations across England. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180340?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180340?cid=rss Mon, 7 Sep 2009 13:13:00 GMT New measures will ensure that resident workers can have every opportunity to fill vacancies before they are offered to workers abroad, the Home Secretary announced today. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180338?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180338?cid=rss Mon, 7 Sep 2009 13:25:00 GMT Women in some of the UK's leading finance companies receive around 80 per cent less in performance related pay than male colleagues, an inquiry by the Equality and Human Rights Commission has found. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180023?cid=rss http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_180023?cid=rss Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:10:00 GMT Thousands of people with mental health problems are to get extra support with their condition so that they can continue working.