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Unhappy workers stretched by credit crunch
More than a quarter of workers are unhappy as the credit crunch begins to demoralise office staff, according to a recent survey. The quarterly Happiness at Work Index, carried out by Badenoch &...
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More out of work as economy worsens
Unemployment figures escalated in July, with over 20,000 more people claiming benefits than in June. The figures, released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), represent the greatest...
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New record for A-Level passes
A new record has been set for the number of A-Level passes. The Joint Council for Qualifications reported a record 827,737 passes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - a 97.2% pass rate, up...
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Gloomy times for economy set to continue
There will be no growth in the economy over the next year, according to the Bank of England. Governor Mervyn King offered a gloomy vision of the current state of the economy, and warned that...
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Landlords urged to 'watch for investment bargains'
The credit crunch could be music to the ears of a prudent investor, according to the National Landlords Association (NLA). The group has released a list of top tips to help landlords flourish...

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