The importance of a fair and thorough investigation

A RECENT decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) provides a serious warning to employers in respect of ensuring the need for appropriate investigation of grievances.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Money and divorce

WHEN it comes to dealing with money and divorce, it is important to know what has to be taken into account and the powers available to arrive at fair decisions.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Students cook up a treat for apprentice evening

A COLLEGE will be showcasing the skills of its apprentices throughout National Apprenticeship Week, which began yesterday.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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All-terrain technician powers way to award

A TECHNICIAN has scooped a national award.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Events reveal opportunities

AS you read this today, two special events will be under way through the leadership of the Furness Enterprise Partnership – and both are aimed at attracting and retaining skills in Furness.

Last updated 7 February 2012
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Start ups rise looks set to continue

THE number of people starting apprenticeships in South and West Cumbria has risen by almost two-thirds in a year and is expected to continue to rise.

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Opportunity knocks at Centrica

TIME-SERVED apprentices at Barrow’s gas terminals have spoken about opportunities to progress through the ranks at Centrica.

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Apprentice move welcomed by MP

A MULTI-MILLION contract is set to create up to 640 Sellafield apprentices in the next eight years.

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Lensman made an interest his career

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Soaps and dog walking for Nigel

NIGEL Chadwick, 43, learning and development manager at BAE Systems Submarines in Barrow.

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Diligent Hannah wows employers

AN APPRENTICE is making a big impression on her bosses, and they have high expectations for her.

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Careers fair proves to be very arresting

YOUNG people took advantage of an event which allowed them to speak directly to employers and training organisations.

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Improved trade throughout sale

ULVERSTON Auction Mart
Tuesday 24 January 24, 2012

Last updated 31 January 2012
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People are dedicated to improving the area

THIS week I visited Cumbria Karting with Barrow and Furness MP John Woodcock and representatives from the local branch of the Federation of Small Businesses.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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The cost of care

Q: We have both retired recently. We have managed to pay off our mortgage and have been given a lump sum from our pension.
Someone has told us that if we go into care, they will take our lump sum and when that has been used up they will take our house to pay the care fees. Surely this can’t be right? We have both made wills leaving everything to our children, because that is what we want to happen after we have died.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Office cat sits in my director’s seat

KEITH Cockburn, a former shipyard calibration engineer, is the owner of Cal Enterprises, a Barrow-based engineering firm which has championed the use of recycled washing machine motors.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Farming Matters

FARMERS in Cumbria will have to be on their guard now it is confirmed that Schmallenberg virus has been found in the UK for the first time.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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PC expert aspires to be like Christ

CHRIS Coles, 30, is regional director of the Cumbria franchise of PC Support Group.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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MP calls for more government help

THE government needs to do more to boost manufacturing, the Barrow and Furness MP has claimed.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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