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Pay body urges 3% minimum wage rise

The Low Pay Commission has recommended a 3% increase in the minimum wage. The Unite union calls it a slap […]

MP attacks paedophile group 'smear'

Labour MP Jack Dromey rejects claims he did not do “much” to try to expel a paedophile group from a […]

'Distress' at disabled claim delays

Disabled people are suffering “distress and financial difficulties” because of the slow processing of claims for a new benefit, a […]

Binding 'pre-nup' law proposed

A new law is being put forward by the Law Commission which would make pre- or post-nuptial agreements for couples […]

'Ucas-style' vocational website due

The government is planning a “Ucas-style, one-stop online shop” for 16-year-olds who do not want to go to university, Deputy […]

Merkel to address UK Parliament

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is to address both Houses of Parliament and have tea with the Queen during a symbolic […]