French Utility Giant Veolia Environnement to Cut 700 Jobs
The company says the job cuts will fall in the firm's water unit in France.
Nutrient Giant Potash Corp to Axe 1,045 Jobs in North America and Trinidad
The firm says it has seen a fall in demand for fertiliser in developing markets.
Npower Boss Says Bonus 'Will be Slashed' Because of Poor Customer Service
Paul Massara, chief executive of Npower, says his bonus will be cut.
Coventry City Council Eyes Job Losses Amid £19m Grants Axe
Cllr Damian Gannon cannot estimate future council job losses.
UK University Staff Stage Second Strike Over Pay
The trade union members have refused to take a 1% pay increase offer.
Name and Shame Minimum Wage Cheats on Trip Advisor Says Report
Centre for London says the recommendation is the next step in deterrence and enforcement.
Union Claims Hundreds of Job Losses Planned at Grangemouth
Unite says Ineos needs to 'come clean over job losses' and has betrayed workers.
Spanish Unemployment Drops as Eurozone Strengthens
The government says the data reflects improvements seen in other aspects of the country's economy.
25% of Universal Credit Claimants Seeking Additional Funds Turn to Family and Friends
The study, which was conducted by the IFF, questioned 901 claimants over four UC pathfinder areas.
Black Friday: Walmart Posts Record Results and Pledges $70m Holiday Pay
The US retail giant processed almost 400 million page views.
Bulgaria and Romania Jobless Rise as Eurozone Unemployment Rate Dips
Unemployment rate across eurozone falls for first time since 2011.
UK Government Unveils 'Disastrous' Parental Leave Plans
The Institute of Directors has dubbed the proposals a "nightmare" for employers.
UK Net Migration Hits 182,000 as Emigration Falls
ONS says net migration into UK has risen year-on-year for first time in two years.
Blockbuster Axes 182 More UK Jobs as 30 Further Stores Close
The retailer's administrators said it has received no acceptable offer for the business.
Npower to Slash 13% of UK Workforce and Outsource Jobs to India
Follows RWE announcement that the firm planned to cut 6,750 jobs across Europe.
German Unemployment Nears Three Million Mark
The Federal Labour Agency says the number of people out of work increased by 10,000.
Tax Avoidance Beats Pay and Bonuses to Top Business Behaviour Concerns
The Institute of Business Ethics says business has clawed back some of the public trust it lost.
Outstanding UK Student Loans Will Hit £200bn as £5bn Goes Unaccounted For
National Audit Office says the total value of outstanding student loans is currently £46bn.
Ali Zeidan: Libya Unable to Pay Salaries Unless Oil Strikes Stop
Libya Prime Minister Zeidan says the nation faces a financial crisis and the country will be forced to borrow.
Ford Europe COO Barb Samardzich: Engineering Needs a Makeover to Attract Women [VIDEO]
Samardzich says girls are getting steered away from STEM subjects at school.
Nine Million Britons Live With Serious Debt Problems
The Money Advice Service says only 17% of those in trouble seek advice.
England's North-South Job Market Divide 'Dramatically Widens' on Construction Boom
Bulk of largest major infrastructure projects creating jobs in the south of England, says Adzuna.
David Cameron Targets EU Migrants over 'Benefit Tourism' [VIDEO]
Conservative Party leader hopes to reassure jittery public about immigration from EU countries and counter rise of Ukip.
Portugal to Slash Public Sector Wages and Pensions Despite Protests
Protesters took to the streets of Lisbon ahead of the Assembly of the Republic's vote.
Barclays to Bump Up Salaries to Beat EU Banker Bonus Cap
The lender plans to introduce "role-base-pay" on top of base salaries and bonuses.
Dairy Crest Could Scrap 20% of its Workforce at Merseyside Site
The FTSE250 firm says it is consolidating its butter and spreads business at Kirkby.
Bank of England's Mark Carney: 7% Unemployment Rate is a Threshold Not a Trigger
BoE governor Carney gives evidence to House of Commons Treasury Committee.
25,000 Elderly Winter Deaths Adds Pressure on Cameron
ONS estimate of 31,100 total excess winter deaths in 2012/13 puts spotlight on political fallout of another harsh season.
UK Service Sector Sees Six Year Headcount High as Optimism Rises
The CBI says optimism about business conditions has grown.
UK Uncut and Fuel Poverty Action to Protest Energy Companies
UK Uncut says more than 1,000 demonstrators are expected to converge on London.
