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UK Government Should Slash National Insurance and Extend Free Childcare – CBI
The business body says the move would boost the living standards of low income earners.
Fatberg London: River of Congealed Fat Threatens British Government
Thames Water to remove 66ft mass of fat from under corridors of power in London.
Public Accounts Committee Uncovers 'Scandal' of Work Programme as Providers 'Park' Disabled Claimants
Margaret Hodge says providers are spending less than half promised on 'harder-to-help' claimants.
David Cameron Wants Asian UK Prime Minister in his Lifetime to Show 'All Britons Can Achieve'
Cameron also warned of 'glaring absence' of people from ethnic minorities in top business positions.
Chuka Umunna: Labour Government Will Conduct Probe into Ethnic Diversity in British Boardrooms
The Shadow Business Secretary says Lord Davies will head the investigation.
Business Secretary Vince Cable Promises to Tackle Landmark Holiday Pay Ruling with Taskforce
Cable says that the UK government will review the judgment in detail as a matter of urgency.
UK Government Unveils Credit Threat for Parents who 'Irresponsibly' Refuse to Pay Child Maintenance
Steve Webb MP says a minority of absent parents have got away with failing to pay maintenance.
Norman Baker Resignation: Liberal Democrat MP Lynne Featherstone Takes Home Office Role
Featherstone says she was 'very happy' to return to the department and work with Theresa May.
Sir John Chilcot's Iraq War Inquiry Will Cost Taxpayers £10m, Says Government Whip
Lord Wallace of Saltaire says the investigation led by Sir John Chilcot has so far cost £9m.
Cost of Living: Thousands of Children across UK Face a Homeless Christmas, Warns Shelter
The charity says it cannot be right that children are experiencing severe emotional distress.
UK Economy Being Damaged by Political Rhetoric, Warn Business Leaders
The CBI says progress on infrastructure has been a case of two steps forward and three steps back
Rochester and Strood By-Election: NHS is Most Important Issue for Voters - Survation Poll
The by-election was triggered after Mark Reckless defected to Ukip and stepped down as an MP.
English Devolution: Ed Miliband Promising More Powers to Cities in Bid for London-Style Bus System
The Labour Party leader is expected to commit to an English Devolution Act.
UK Government to Repay £218m of First World War Debt
Government paid £1.26bn in interest on debt since its issue in 1927
NHS Staff to Strike for Four Hours in Pay Row as Pressure Mounts on Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
The 11 trade unions representing the workers want the government to increase pay.
Firefighters to Stage Four Day Strike over Pensions ahead of Bonfire Night
Walk out is the latest development in the pension row between the firefighters and the UK government.
Ed Vaizey: Digital Economy Minister Claims UK Needs 'Wall of Money' to Emulate Silicon Valley's Success
But Vaizey says the UK is a great place to start and run a technology business.
UK Pension Freedoms: 200,000 Over-55s to Cash Out Retirement Savings After George Osborne's Reforms
Hargreaves Lansdown says the Chancellor has effectively engineered a tax windfall for the government.
Prince Charles Pays 'Special Tribute' to Lynda Bellingham after 'Great Sadness' from Oxo Star's Death
His Royal Highness said the actress was a 'wonderful ambassador' for his charity Prime.
Britain Sharpening Charity Laws in Terrorism Funding Crackdown
Prime Minister David Cameron will announce plans to tighten charity laws
The Current Account: Does David Cameron Need a 'Wage Miracle' before the 2015 General Election?
IBTimes UK takes a look at the most recent job market figures from the ONS.
The Apprentice 2014: Plumbing Boss and Self-Made Millionaire Charlie Mullins Condemns Lord Sugar's Show
Exclusive: Pimlico Plumbers founder and former apprentice Mullins says the programme has 'halfwit' contestants.
Ex-Dragons' Den Star James Caan: People Aim Too High When Mentor Hunting
Serial entrepreneur says his father was his best mentor.
UK Government Sets Out Further Pension Freedom Reforms for Over-55s
George Osborne says people should be free to choose what they do with their money.
Prime Minister David Cameron to Abstain on UK Vote to Recognise Palestine
British PM to be joined by dozens of government colleagues in abstaining from landmark vote.
NHS Pay Row: Thousands of Hospital Staff Stage Four-Hour Strike
The NHS workers across England and parts of Northern Ireland have walked out between 7am and 11 this morning.
UK's Ageing Workforce Means Firms Will Have to Pay £1.8m Extra in Pensions
Mercer says firms will need to make the move because workers are expected to live six months longer.
'Millions' of Workers 'Confused' about UK Government's Flagship Pension Reform
The DWP spent £3.5m on a TV advertisement raising awareness of auto-enrolment.
Major UK Infrastructure Projects Under Threat from 'Growing Talent Mismatch'
Hays Group says skills shortage is a big threat to UK's future prospects.
Scotland Independence Results: Obama Reaffirms Special Relationship After 'Passionate' Referendum
The vote saw 84.6% of Scotland's electorate turn out to vote in the referendum.