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Date: 07/08/08 
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Inflation

Retail Prices Index

June 4.6%
May 4.3%
April 4.2%

Source:
Office of National Statistics

Pay Deals

Average pay settlements to May 2008 (exc. bonuses)

Private Sector 3.8%
Public Sector 4.0%


Source:
Office of National Statistics

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The government has stated that employers will not have to pay for extra training requested by staff members, it has emerged. Find out more>
Defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are being closed by increasing numbers of UK companies, according to new research. Find out more>
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has called for a full review of pensions buyout models in order to anticipate future threats to members' interests. Find out more>
23-Jun-08 [Pay and Reward]
Unison agrees health worker pay-deal
Workers in the UK's health service have agreed a multi-year pay deal that will see staff receive a 2.75 per cent increase in the first year. Find out more>
A high court ruling has supported national minimum wage legislation stating that tips do not count towards pay. Find out more>
Former employees of ABN Amro are suing the bank for being forced to forfeit part of their bonuses after leaving for another company. Find out more>
New legislation in Australia will give employees the right to request flexible working arrangements and improved parental leave.
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19-Jun-08 [Europe, Middle East and Africa]
Employment and pension law reformed in Italy
Italy has introduced reforms to its employment and pension laws, following an agreement with the main employer's associations and trade unions. Find out more>
The government has published Sir John Baker's recommendations on the reform of MP's pay and pensions, in which three key issues have been outlined.

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18-Jun-08 [Pay and Reward]
Vodafone offers staff NVQ course
Mobile phone company Vodafone has expanded its staff development programme and now offers all of its retail employees the chance to follow a development scheme. Find out more>

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