MINIMUM WAGE - There are different levels of NMW, depending on your age. The current rates (from 1st October 2009) are:   ·        5.80 - the main rate for workers aged 22 and over    ·        £4.83 - the 18-21 rate   ·        £3.57 - the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18

Waitrose to create 3,500 jobs

The recession has seen an increase in corporate prisoners - workers stuck in jobs they would otherwise leave, according to talent consultancy Chiumento.

Employers urged to use agencies to avoid hiring ineligible workers

The High Court has ruled to retain the UK’s default retirement age

Surfing the web at work cost UK firms a mint

Manufacturing output slows in September – according to the seasonally adjusted CIPS/Market

Forum of Private Business members can now access a free business rates appraisal service