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Digby-Jones calls for action on absenteeism
CBI and TUC clash on absences

The TUC and the CBI have exchanged sharp words after a new report from the Confederation for British Industry put the cost of public sector absences at £4.1 billion. Workers in the private sector take an average of 6.4 days sick leave a year, compared to 9.1 days in the public sector, according to the… Read more »

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Wallace resigns as Scottish Lib Dem leader

Jim Wallace, Scottish Deputy First Minister and leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has resigned. Mr Wallace, MSP for Orkney, has been the Deputy First Minister since 1999. He said that he had been considering his position for some time, and now was the right time to make way. Speaking on Good Morning Scotland Mr… Read more »