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21 May 2012 Last updated at 09:26 ET

Some work schemes 'of no benefit'Job Centre Plus queue

A parliamentary committee questions the length and quality of some apprenticeships, saying six month programmes are of no real benefit.


Call to improve sickness levels

Recent falls in levels of workplace sickness absence have stalled and fresh efforts must be made to maintain the downward trend, a report says.

UK prisonFirms 'should employ prisoners'

Major employers should give prisoners work experience placements and training and help more ex-offenders get work, Ken Clarke has said.

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