Commenting on the Government's proposals to increase flexible working opportunities for mums and dads in the UK, published today (Wednesday) in Support for All – the Families and Relationships Green Paper, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:
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Commenting on the latest unemployment figures, published today (Wednesday) by the Office for National Statistics, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: