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''All work and no play'' over the summer, say working mums

''All work and no play'' over the summer, say working mums

Most of us have had a pretty miserable time over the summer, according to a survey by Workingmums.co.uk. Lack of money was the main reason, reveals the poll. Yet some of us did manage to have a good time despite the gloomy economic situation.…

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New watchdog downgrades forecast for UK growth

A new watchdog has predicted economic growth will not be as substantial as that forecast by the previous Labour government.…

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Recession forces up work-related mental health problems

A tenth of British workers have sought help from their doctors as a result of stress over the recession, according to a report by Mind out today.…

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Nurseries feel the recession pinch

Nurseries feel the recession pinch

Nearly 900 nurseries and playgroups shut last year, according to an Ofsted report.…

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Some employers 'using recession to discriminate against pregnant women and those on maternity leave'

Some employers 'using recession to discriminate against pregnant women and those on maternity leave'

The economic downturn has been used by some employers as an excuse to discriminate against women who are pregnant or on maternity leave, according to a report by the Working Families charity.

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