GMB Trade Unionannounces action in January followingoverwhelming vote for strike action by British Gas employees. more»

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Reflecting a marked change in the way people interact with their bank, HSBC revealed that the number of customers using its branches has dropped by 40 per cent since 2012. more»

Helen Pethybridge worked in senior HR director roles for 13 years at global brands before she became the owner of a business coaching franchise venture. more»

Disability, age and duty of care were also cited as growing reasons for Britons? becoming self-employed in a new survey conducted by insurer Axa. more»

HMRC is set to close 170 local offices across the country for part of a major restructuring, intended to shed hundreds of millions of pounds from its budget. more»

Ageism is hindering many UK workers over the age of 50 who want to get back into work, according to new research from Barclays. more»

In the second instalment of her explanation of the changes in law affecting micro businesses, Carole Thomson covers holiday pay, the Budget and redundancy. more»