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European Commission says "Yes" to the 48-hour opt-out....for now
The European Commission has chosen not to follow the European Parliament's recommendation that the 48-hour opt-out should be removed from the European Working Time Directive.

Source boyesturner.com

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Brown may freeze the minimum wage to 'help firms save jobs'
Gordon Brown faces a backlash over proposals to freeze the minimum wage for a year to help struggling businesses.

Source Daily Mail

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Are you up to date with the Agency Worker Directive(AWD)
Many employers may soon get caught out through ignorance of this impending new legislation from the EU. Details have yet to be clarified as national variations to the EU directive have still to be confirmed.

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Manufacturing decline eases on weak sterling
The pace of decline in Britain's struggling manufacturing eased more quickly than expected last month, reinforcing hopes economic green shoots are appearing.

Source Times Online

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Don't let green blow out warns IPPR
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has warned Britain could miss out on tens of thousands of green jobs unless government puts more focus on renewable energy.

Source The Manufacturer

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ALP: Accession States Worker Registration Scheme condemned
The Association of Labour Providers (ALP) has urged government to rethink its last-minute decision to preserve the Worker Registration Scheme

Source The Recruiter

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Manufacturing areas worst hit for jobs
The areas of Britain where traditional manufacturing is most prevalent are among the hardest hit in terms of job losses now that the downturn has steepest in gradient.

Source The Manufacturer

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April 2009

Welcome to the April edition of the Encore Engage, bringing you the freshest of news relating to the world of work - a magazine read by 10,000 recruiters every  month!

This Month's
Business Round-Up

Laing O'Rourke is to recruit at least 1,000 apprentices for its construction business this year, including 800 at its supply-chain partners.
Laing O'Rourke, Bridge Place, Admirals Park, Dartford, DA2 6SN
Tel: 01322 296200
http://www.laingorourke.com 

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Charnwood Borough Council is planning to set up a £10m training and business centre on Windmill Road in Loughborough by 2012, providing space for about 60 small businesses.
Charnwood Borough Council, Southfields Rd, Loughborough, LE11 2TX
Tel: 01509 263151
http://www.charnwood.gov.uk
 
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William Davis is to shed a further 30 of the 450 jobs at its Loughborough-based housebuilding business.
William Davis, Forest Field, Forest Road, Loughborough, LE11 3NS
Tel: 01509 231181
http://www.williamdavis.co.uk

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Westinghouse is looking to create hundreds of jobs at its nuclear power operations in Lancashire, including a head office at Preston docks and its Springfields Fuels business at Salwick.
Westinghouse, Energy Center, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, USA
Tel: +412 3743009

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LFE Material Handling, the Coventry-based manufacturer of bespoke containers with 29 staff, has gone into administration through Vantis Business Recovery Services.
LFE Material, Hibberd Hse, Curriers Close, Canley, Coventry, CV4 8AW
Tel: 024 76470170
http://www.lfemh.com
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Waste Recycling Group has won a £30m contract from Suffolk County Council to operate and improve its network of 18 waste recycling centres.
Waste Recycling Group, 900 Pavilion Drive, Northampton, NN4 7RG
Tel: 01604 826200
http://www.wrg.co.uk
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Peterborough Renewable Energy (PREL) has unveiled plans to develop a waste-fuelled power station at Sutton Bridge by 2012, with the creation of about 100 jobs.
PREL, Eco Innovation Ctre, City Rd, Peterborough, PE1 1SA
Tel: 01733 348468
http://www.prel-online.co.uk  

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Daily Mail & General Trust is to shed a further 500 jobs at its regional newspaper operations this year, including the closure of printworks and the rationalisation of sub-editing.
Daily Mail & General Trust, 2 Derry Street, London, W8 5TT
Tel: 020 79386747
http://www.dmgt.co.uk
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Denso Manufacturing is to shed up to 175 of the 900 jobs at its automotive components factory in Telford.
Denso Manufacturing, Queensway Campus, Hortonwood, Telford, TF17FS
Tel: 01952 608400
http://www.denso-europe.com

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Lloyd Fraser Logistics is seeking permission to set up a 20,000 sq ft fashion distribution centre at Milnrow near Manchester, with the creation of 20 jobs.
Lloyd Fraser, Swift Hse, Cosford Lane, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV21 1QN
Tel: 01788 826500
http://www.lloydfraser.com
 
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Heanor Haulage, the Nottinghamshire-based heavy haulage firm with 55 staff, is considering plans to relocate its Langley Mill depot to make way for a new Asda store.
Heanor Haulage, Wesley St, Langley Mill, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4AL
Tel: 01773 715265
http://www.heanorhaulage.co.uk

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Jarvis is to close its rail freight container operation between Doncaster, Birmingham and Kent, and the ten staff will be redeployed.
Jarvis, Meridian House, The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
Tel: 01904 712712
http://www.jarvisplc.com
 
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