UK Firms Shift to Temporary Hires Amid Economic Uncertainty
UK firms increasingly hire temporary staff over permanent workers due to economic uncertainty and rising costs, says KPMG/REC report.
UK firms increasingly hire temporary staff over permanent workers due to economic uncertainty and rising costs, says KPMG/REC report.
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Guide to visiting Diddly Squat Farm Shop and The Farmer's Dog pub from Clarkson's Farm, including opening times and travel tips.
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UK maintains airport food ban after foot and mouth outbreak confirmed in Greece, with fines up to £5,000 for bringing prohibited items.
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RAC survey shows record 56% of UK drivers concerned about poor local roads, urging more government funding for repairs.
FCA faces four legal challenges over its £9.1bn compensation scheme for car loan victims, including from Consumer Voice and three lenders.
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The Food Box Kirkby will operate from the car park at Mill Dam Park on weekends, following a community consultation where 88% of 670 respondents wanted a café retained.
Elmlea is not real cream but a blend of buttermilk and vegetable oils. Many consumers have been unknowingly using it for years, sparking viral debates online.
The increase in the state pension age to 67 is leaving pre-retirees in a perilous position, with poverty among 60-64 year olds already the highest of any adult age group, Age UK warns.
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