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Graduates job adverts could be banned

After a ruling on Wednesday, companies may no longer be allowed to advertise for graduates to fill their job vacancies. The court said that by advertising for graduates, older employees were being discriminated against, and being prevented from applying for … Continue reading

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The Year in Review: FTSE 100 in 2011

When you look back over how the FTSE 100 performed during 2011, one thing jumps out at you; that despite the economic chaos around the world that took place last year, the FTSE has effectively held its own better than … Continue reading

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What happened to the Digital Economy Act?

The UK Digital Economy Act (DEA) was originally created with the intention of scaring pirates enough that they will not download, steal, or share any more files, but it seems that even with all its good intentions, the act has … Continue reading

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