http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ All ClickAJob news RSS feed en Copyright 2007, Clickajob.co.uk Fri, Aug 00:42:01 8 GMT Fri, Aug 00:42:01 8 GMT support@clickajob.co.uk support@clickajob.co.uk http://www.clickajob.co.uk/v2/images/logo-rss.gif http://www.clickajob.co.uk/ http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/single-mums-turning-to-saving-9830.html Single mums are more concerned about saving for their children's future than getting themselves out of debt, according to new research. A study by... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/single-mums-turning-to-saving-9830.html Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:13 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/-oil-crunch-looms-on-horizon--9827.html A new report has warned an 'oil crunch' looms on the global horizon, unless there is a dramatic reduction in demand. The report Oil: The... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/-oil-crunch-looms-on-horizon--9827.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:00:16 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-stabilises-9828.html The FTSE 100 maintained its position today flirting with the 5,500 mark. A narrow dip at the end of the day saw the index... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-stabilises-9828.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:00:16 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ba-executives-charged-with-price-fixing-9829.html Three former British Airways executives and one current employee face the threat of jail after being charged with price fixing. The case involves the alleged... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ba-executives-charged-with-price-fixing-9829.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:00:16 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/pension-contributions-set-to-rise-under-new-regulations-9826.html The government plan to raise the minimum wage for 18 to 21-year olds could see employers having to contribute more to personal accounts, it... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/pension-contributions-set-to-rise-under-new-regulations-9826.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/global-insurance-firm-crunched-9820.html Global insurance companies today announced losses and profits slumps as the credit crunch starts to bite the industry. New York-based AIG most widely known... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/global-insurance-firm-crunched-9820.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:16 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/barclays-profits-slip-33--9825.html Barclays Bank has announced profits have fallen 33 per cent over the first half of the year in the wake of the credit crunch. While... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/barclays-profits-slip-33--9825.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:16 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/imf-cuts-uk-growth-forecast-9824.html The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its growth expectation for the UK economy over the next two years. While the IMF predicted in July... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/imf-cuts-uk-growth-forecast-9824.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:16 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/halifax-house-prices-down-8-8--9823.html House prices in the UK have continued to fall, according to the latest House Price Index from the Halifax. The average price of a property... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/halifax-house-prices-down-8-8--9823.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:16 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/friends-provident-profits-down-20--9822.html Friends Provident today reported a 20 per cent drop in profits for the first half of the year. Underlying profit before tax fell 53 million... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/friends-provident-profits-down-20--9822.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:16 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-heads-back-over-5-500-9821.html The FTSE 100 broke the 5,500 barrier this morning rising 0.65 per cent to 5,522.00 at 9:47 BST. It is... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-heads-back-over-5-500-9821.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:16 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/parents-pensions-paying-for-children-s-university-9818.html Parents are risking their financial security to ensure their offspring's education is completed. Research by Norwich Union shows 20 per cent of parents are... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/parents-pensions-paying-for-children-s-university-9818.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:08 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/market-awaits-mpc-interest-decision-9819.html Speculation is rife over the potential direction of interest rates in the UK, with the Bank of England's monetary policy committee (MPC) announcing its... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/market-awaits-mpc-interest-decision-9819.html Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:08 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-up-0-59--9817.html The FTSE 100 closed up 0.59 per cent today, holding on to the two per cent gains from Tuesday. The index ended the day... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-up-0-59--9817.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:00:17 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/fresh-food-prices-up-11--9811.html UK food prices rose 9.5 per cent in the last year, with fresh food up 10.8 per cent. The British Retail Consortium (BRC... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/fresh-food-prices-up-11--9811.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:18 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/itv-profits-down-by-28-per-cent-as-ad-market-weakens-9816.html ITV's profits have experienced a 28 per cent fall in the first part of the year as the broadcaster handles a struggling television advertising... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/itv-profits-down-by-28-per-cent-as-ad-market-weakens-9816.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:18 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-maintains-yesterday-s-gains-9815.html The FTSE 100 rose 0.31 per cent this morning, maintaining yesterday's gains of over two per cent. At 9:50 BST the index... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-maintains-yesterday-s-gains-9815.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:18 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/permanent-job-placements-plummet--9814.html Permanent job placements in the UK economy have fallen to the lowest level since the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on New York almost seven... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/permanent-job-placements-plummet--9814.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:18 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/standard-life-profits-up-51-after-annuity-deal-9813.html A deal to reinsure annuity liabilities has pushed Standard Life profits up 51 per cent. Profits at Standard Life in the first half of the... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/standard-life-profits-up-51-after-annuity-deal-9813.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:18 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/xstrata-offers-5bn-for-lonmin-9812.html Miner Xstrata today launched a 5.1 billion cash bid for platinum producer Lonmin. The deal stands at 33 a share a 42 per cent... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/xstrata-offers-5bn-for-lonmin-9812.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:18 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/rec-recruitment-growth-at-significant-low-point-9810.html Job offers are being put on hold as employees and recruitment agencies exercise caution in the current economic situation, it has been found... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/rec-recruitment-growth-at-significant-low-point-9810.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:01 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/company-websites-should-be-easy-simple--9797.html The key to a successful business website is easy navigation and a simple format, an expert has advised... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/company-websites-should-be-easy-simple--9797.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/cebr-olympics-slow-down-uk-workforce-9798.html The start of the Beijing Olympic games on Friday will significantly distract UK employees and lead to lost revenue, a leading firm has warned... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/cebr-olympics-slow-down-uk-workforce-9798.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/managers-blamed-for-workplace-frustration--9809.html Employees feel that their bosses fail to take the helm in the workplace, generate negative energy and overlook outstanding abilities, a study has revealed... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/managers-blamed-for-workplace-frustration--9809.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/pmi-welfare-reform-will-shake-up-businesses-9808.html Businesses in the UK are ill-prepared for this October's Welfare Reform Act, a study has revealed... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/pmi-welfare-reform-will-shake-up-businesses-9808.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/virtual-offices-increasingly-viable-says-irm-9807.html Technology is making business transactions easier and more flexible and is becoming increasingly accepted as the way to do business, an expert has said... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/virtual-offices-increasingly-viable-says-irm-9807.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/time-out-vital-for-happy-workers--9806.html Putting in the extra hours may look good from a career perspective, but is counter-productive in the long run, an expert has warned... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/time-out-vital-for-happy-workers--9806.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/graduate-openings-put-on-hold-due-to-credit-crunch--9805.html Graduates may have to postpone their dreams of an ideal job, as employers are increasingly putting new positions on hold, new evidence shows... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/graduate-openings-put-on-hold-due-to-credit-crunch--9805.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/deloitte-recruitment-training-to-take-priority-9804.html Recruitment and employee training are set to take top priority over the coming year, a report has found... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/deloitte-recruitment-training-to-take-priority-9804.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/mums-are-top-employees--9803.html Recruiting mums could bring benefits to a business as they contribute negotiation skills, good time management and patience to the workplace, it has been claimed... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/mums-are-top-employees--9803.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/workers-encouraged-to-reform-commuting-habits-9802.html Work-related travel is rapidly changing as businesses adopt more environmentally friendly policies, it has been claimed... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/workers-encouraged-to-reform-commuting-habits-9802.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/economy-can-handle-london-living-wage-says-johnson-9801.html London mayor Boris Johnson has said that increasing wages from the minimum to the London living wage will not affect the economy, it has emerged... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/economy-can-handle-london-living-wage-says-johnson-9801.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/brunettes-more-successful-than-blondes--9800.html Come payday, blonde employees may find their hair is not the only thing that is light, as a recent poll has found brunettes to be... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/brunettes-more-successful-than-blondes--9800.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/jobs-less-safe-than-year-ago--9796.html Adults in the UK feel the credit crunch has made their jobs less secure, a poll has suggested... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/jobs-less-safe-than-year-ago--9796.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/employers-unaware-of-apprenticeship-advantages--9795.html Businesses are unaware of the opportunities which come with employing apprentices, a leading business organisation has warned... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/employers-unaware-of-apprenticeship-advantages--9795.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/skills-shortage-hinders-flexible-working-opportunities--9799.html Businesses are being held back by the lack of employees with sufficient skills and training to utilise workplace technology, it has been reported... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/skills-shortage-hinders-flexible-working-opportunities--9799.html Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:02 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-rocks-up-2--9794.html The FTSE 100 was up 2.08 per cent today as oil prices fell to a three-month low. The fall in oil prices saw... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-rocks-up-2--9794.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:00:13 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/fed-holds-fire-on-interest-rates-9793.html The United States Federal Reserve has opted to hold interest rates at two per cent. The federal funds rate the interest US banks charge each... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/fed-holds-fire-on-interest-rates-9793.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:00:13 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-stable-despite-financial-turmoil-9775.html The FTSE 100 stood at 5325.70 at 09:06 BST this morning, up 0.10 per cent despite further negative news from the UK... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-stable-despite-financial-turmoil-9775.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:22 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/legal-general-sees-profits-rise-9776.html The UK's third largest insurer, Legal & General, reported results at the top end of expectations this morning. Releasing results for the first half of... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/legal-general-sees-profits-rise-9776.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 12:00:22 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/northern-rock-reports-585m-loss--9774.html Nationalised bank Northern Rock today announced a loss of 585.4 million for the first half of 2008. The lender also reports a doubling of... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/northern-rock-reports-585m-loss--9774.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 08:00:17 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/new-help-for-vulnerable-workers-in-dark-corners--9747.html New help for vulnerable workers 'in dark corners' Employers who abuse vulnerable workers are being targeted by a new government initiative. The new Fair Employment... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/new-help-for-vulnerable-workers-in-dark-corners--9747.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:10 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/retailers-pessimistic-as-demand-slows-9746.html The state of Britain's retail sector has deteriorated significantly and is set to get worse, a think tank said. A group of industry figures... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/retailers-pessimistic-as-demand-slows-9746.html Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:10 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-closes-down-0-5--9732.html The FTSE 100 lost this morning's one per cent gain to close Monday down 0.54 per cent to 5,325.90. Last week... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-closes-down-0-5--9732.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 20:00:15 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/british-airways-close-to-american-airlines-tie-up-9717.html British Airways is making a third attempt to merge with its partner, American Airlines. The airline has made two attempts at the deal in the... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/british-airways-close-to-american-airlines-tie-up-9717.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:00:22 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/wrapit-calls-in-administrators--9718.html Struggling gift list firm Wrapit has called in the administrators leaving thousands of couples fearing for their wedding presents. The firm was forced to call... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/wrapit-calls-in-administrators--9718.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 16:00:22 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/business-confidence-drops-across-uk-9714.html Business confidence was down in all regions of the UK this month. However, the CBI/Experian Regional Trends survey shows a slowdown in manufacturing has... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/business-confidence-drops-across-uk-9714.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:00:22 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/hsbc-profits-slip-28--9713.html HSBC has reported a 28 per cent fall in profits for the first half of 2008 compared with the same period of last year. The... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/hsbc-profits-slip-28--9713.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:00:22 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/centrica-may-be-back-in-running-for-british-energy-9712.html British Gas owner Centrica is considering making an offer for British Energy following the collapse of talks between EDF and the nuclear power station operator... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/centrica-may-be-back-in-running-for-british-energy-9712.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:00:22 GMT http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-up-1--9715.html The FTSE 100 put aside initial morning losses to rise over one per cent this morning. At 9:49 BST, the index stood at 5... http://www.clickajob.co.uk/news/ftse-100-up-1--9715.html Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:00:22 GMT