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Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage,… Read more »
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Unions were today urged to work with the government in protecting vulnerable workers. Business secretary John Hutton announced new measures to detect and guard against exploitation of the most vulnerable workers. Employers caught underpaying workers will now risk unlimited fines, while the number of inspectors is set to double to ensure more employers are caught…. Read more »
Unions have called for the government to prioritise life-long learning to boost skills. On Monday, Gordon Brown told the TUC Congress the nation’s workforce must increase its skills to meet the challenges of a global economy. But delegates on Tuesday criticised the government for cutting funding for adult learning – especially English language provision –… Read more »