Workers accused of theft or damage could soon find themselves blacklisted
"Individuals would be treated as criminals, even though the police have never been contacted"

Business leaders slam minimum wage compensation idea
The FPB has said that employers should not have to make up shortfalls in the Government's tax policies.

Free public sector contracts trial for small businesses
Businesses registering between 1 May and 31 July 2008 can access public sector contracts valued under £100,000 through the whole of the UK

E-recruitment is cost-effective, says report
The research, which looked at public sector e-recruitment systems revealed that e-recruitment is an efficient way to attract high- quality job seekers

Beer garden smoke ban petition could spark outrage
A petition which has appeared on the 10 Downing Street website has sparked fury among smokers

Labour's tax on drivers up £600 a year
The Daily Telegraph has launched a campaign called Fair Deal for Drivers, which is supported by MPs, charities and motoring groups

Secret tax adds £200 to cost of running family cars
Owners of larger cars bought since March 2001 will find that their road tax will rise steeply from next April

Young workers clueless about workplace safety
Charity is offering 14 to 19-year-olds in the UK the opportunity to gain a qualification in Entry Level Award Workplace Hazard Awareness