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Government must free green bank from its fiscal straitjacket, says TUC

Commenting on the government's plans announced today (Monday) for a green investment bank, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

Growth of homeworking stalled during recession

The growth of homeworking stalled during the recent recession, the TUC says in a new analysis of official figures to mark National Work From Home Day today (Friday), which is organised by Work Wise UK.

McNulty review fails to address causes of inefficiency and waste, says TUC

Responding to the review of rail value for money published today (Thursday) by former Civil Aviation Authority Chairman Sir Roy McNulty, TUC Deputy General Secretary Frances O'Grady said:

Today’s ONS figures place North East worst in country for unemployment

Today's quarterly employment statistics from the ONS are once again a source of disappointment and concern for the North East. Unemployment in the region rose a further 4000, taking the total figure to 131,000 at the end of March. These figures firmly cement the region's position as the worst in the country with an unemployment rate of 10.4%.

TUC supports Age UK pensions lobby

Commenting on the mass lobby of parliament organised by Age UK today (Wednesday) involving women affected by the government's decision to bring forward plans to raise the state pension age, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

Many parts of Britain are failing to share in new jobs cheer, says TUC

Commenting on the latest unemployment figures published today (Wednesday) by the Office for National Statistics, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

TUC welcomes to amend Localism Bill

Welcoming the move from the opposition front bench to table amendments today (Tuesday) to the Localism Bill that would highlight the issue of low pay in local authorities and in companies bidding for contracts to run local services, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said:

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