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Large numbers of smaller employers are not ready for a major change in employment law which comes into effect as from October.

Employers have been taking on both permanent and temporary staff during July at a slightly increased level, but doubts remain about the recovery in the jobs market.

Significant numbers of firms have been keeping the lid on wage deals so far this year, a new report has revealed.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded taxpayers of changes to its bank account.

The Pensions Regulator has issued guidelines for employers on how to deal with the upcoming new mandatory, auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme.

Small firms are spending a collective £16.8 billion a year complying with business regulations, it has been claimed.

The Government has announced a £25 million fund intended to support a further 10,000 apprenticeship places.

The last few months have seen a series of mixed signals given out on the employment market, but a new survey has suggested that employers are feeling more confident about the future.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reminded both employers and students about the paperwork needed to ensure that there is no unnecessary payment of tax for summer jobs.

The Government has set out where the first round of skills investment will be spent under the Growth and Innovation Fund.