The distribution industry is one of the biggest employers of part-time labour, relying on flexible, low paid people to run stores and supply centres. The problem is there are fewer and fewer people around to do these largely mundane jobs – many young people see working in restaurants as far more fun. Now companies are […]
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Household savings rate turns negative, poverty rates rising
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Targeting the over 50s
Working population declines by 4 million in five years