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UK workers reveal the worst excuses they’ve given for not turning up to work

UK workers reveal the worst excuses they’ve given for not turning up to work, as half of professionals reveal they feel guilty about taking sick days.

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Companies’ ability to fulfil pensions at its lowest level since recession

FTSE 350 companies’ level of support for pension schemes sinks to its lowest point since the recession, according to new PwC research.

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No eggs-cuses – foods you shouldn’t eat in the office

Fish, fast food and re-heated leftovers are some of the foods that office employees are enjoying on their lunch breaks – at the expense of their co-workers.

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Workers in dangerous jobs let down by poor health and safety procedures

A quarter of British workers in dangerous roles feel they are being failed by their company's health and safety policies.

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Cyber attacks on UK businesses increase by 52 per cent in Q2

UK businesses were targeted 65,000 times each by hackers in the three months leading up to June, highlighting a 52 per cent increase.

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Two thirds of young entrepreneurs fear the robot revolution

Two thirds of young entrepreneurs are concerned that the rise of artificial intelligence in the workplace could impact job prospects.

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Surge in female entrepreneurs and start-ups narrows ‘enterprise gap’

Proportion of women early-stage entrepreneurs jumped 45 per cent between 2003-6 and 2013-16, narrowing the enterprise gap.

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Why the UK must not fail the next generation of entrepreneurs

New research reveals reveals that two fifths of UK school children want to start a business when they grow up.

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Surge in female entrepreneurs and start-ups narrows ‘enterprise gap’

Proportion of women early-stage entrepreneurs jumped 45 per cent between 2003-6 and 2013-16, narrowing the enterprise gap.

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Why the UK must not fail the next generation of entrepreneurs

New research reveals reveals that two fifths of UK school children want to start a business when they grow up.

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Application nightmare: Should you tailor your cover letter for every job?

Two thirds of candidates aged 18-24 resent having to tailor their cover letter for every job application, but half of workers say that they always provide one.

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Business clusters are thriving but SMEs aren’t taking advantage

Start-ups and small businesses are opting for convenience over strategy when it comes to location choices, according to new research.

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Britain’s favourite small business names revealed

Find inspiration for your quirky business name as Vistaprint reveals the top 20 small business names in Britain.

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Workers in start-ups and micro businesses are the happiest

Employees in companies with nine members of staff or less are the happiest and most likely to ‘love’ their jobs.

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