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New laws bring the world of work into the 21st century
Over 15 million people across the UK are expected to benefit as the Employment Rights Act receives Royal Assent.
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500 jobs protected at Grangemouth as UK Government partners with INEOS to save vital plant’s future
Vital chemical production at Grangemouth protected as Government provides over £120m support package in £150m joint investment
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Businesses, unions and civil society leaders welcome Royal Assent of Employment Rights Act
Leaders from across the business community, trade union movement and wider civil society have welcomed the Employment Rights Act receiving Royal Assent.
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Government urges the nation to back Britain’s small firms this Small Business Saturday
Government calls on public to back Britain’s businesses on Small Buisness Saturday
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Government bans ticket touting to protect fans from rip-off prices
Music and sport fans will no longer be ripped off on the ticket resale market thanks to new measures making it illegal to resell tickets for live events above original cost
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UK lands trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports
UK lands momentous trade deal with South Korea to boost jobs and exports
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