Commenting on the decision by RWE and E.On today (Thursday) to pull out of developing new nuclear power plants at Wylfa and Oldbury, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
“This is a major jobs blow for the construction and engineering sectors. But it also exposes the government's position. If you think nuclear power has an important role in decarbonising the economy, as ministers say, then you have to make sure that these kinds of very long-term investments occur.
The proportion of students who dropped out after their first year at university has increased, particularly among those from disadvantaged areas, according to figures released today.
Over the last 15 years, there has been a significant increase in adults who access learning opportunities through their unions a new report has found.
The findings of the report impact of unions on learning and skills policy and practice: a review of the research were presented yesterday at a seminar organised by unionlearn in central London.
Kerry Foods has today announced it intends to close its food processing factory in Durham putting over 350 jobs at risk.
The threat of industrial action at Primark in Northern Ireland has finally been lifted after Usdaw members voted 95% in favour of accepting the company's latest pay offer.
IAG to win EU approval to buy bmi airline, Flights halted thanks to strike, Carolyn McCall: In the pilot's seat at easyJet all feature in today's Breaking News
IAG to win EU approval to buy bmi airline, Flights halted thanks to strike, Carolyn McCall: In the pilot's seat at easyJet all feature in today's Breaking News
The government is pressing ahead with the closure of a legal watchdog despite concerns raised by a committee of MPs.
Commenting on the ruling in the Supreme Court today (Wednesday) which found against a number of insurance companies which have been seeking to deny compensation to the victims of mesothelioma,
English universities will see their teaching budgets slashed by a third this academic year (2012/13) and there will be 11,000 fewer student places available as government cuts to higher education start to bite.