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26 May 2009
Apprentices should receive national minimum wage
The Low Pay Commission is calling for apprentices to receive a national minimum wage in its 2009 report, published last week. However this will be at a lower rate than for other workers.
28 April 2009
Nothing fancy, just good financial information
Living on a low income, keeping loans under control and financial abuse are just three of the issues covered by a recession busting leaflet launched today by YWCA. The guide is aimed at young women and features tips on saving money, low budget shopping and cutting costs.
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16 March 2009
More innovative solutions to drinking problems needed Girls should have more to do than get drunk, says chief exec
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1 March 2009
Credit crunch reveals financial abuse Survey of young women shows disturbing evidence
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