UK economy grows by 0.5%

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Official figures have shown that the British economy grew by 0.5% in the first quarter of 2011, reducing the risk of a ‘double-dip' recession.

The Office of National Statistics has confirmed that whilst manufacturing and the service sectors have preformed well, construction has fallen sharply.

Manufacturing saw strong growth in export due to the weak pound and reached 1.1% however, construction - one of the worst hit areas in the last quarter of 2010 - was down by 4.7% at the start of 2011.

Chancellor George Osborne said "It is good news that the British economy is growing.  It is particularly good news that manufacturing is growing so strongly, when we have had such an unbalanced economy in recent years and manufacturing has not done so well."

"Jobs have been created since the New Year and government borrowing is down," he added.

Jobs.co.uk can confirm growth on the job market. Site visits increased SIX FOLD on the previous year and the number of vacancies being advertised increased by 11 TIMES the reported figure in 2010 proving that the number of UK job vacancies has increased.

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Royal Wedding Friday 28th April 2011 - What are your rights?

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With all the hype surrounding the Royal Wedding; street parties, increased security and costs to tax payers' pockets ,we need to spare a thought for those that have to work and those that are forced to take unpaid leave.

Additional public holidays can be declared by law, to celebrate special occasions.  The Royal Wedding is an additional public holiday, however there is no automatic right for employees to take this day off. 

If your employer has a ‘business as usual' approach you can request the day off in-line with your holiday entitlement but your employer does not have to accept it if it's not convenient.  For those of you scheduled to work on the Royal Wedding public holiday, there is no statutory entitlement to additional pay.

Part-time workers are treated the same as full-time workers. If time off is granted to Full-time staff, then part-time staff must receive the same on a pro-rata basis regardless of whether the public holiday falls on a non working day.

Recent released reports suggest the cost of the extra Public Holiday will cost the British Economy around £3bn and we are scheduled to have another additional Public Holiday on 5^th June 2012, in-line with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee next year.

Jobs.co.uk suggests you check your contract and speak to your employer.  Do not automatically assume you have the day off or will get paid at your usual higher bank holiday rate.

Jobs.co.uk sees an incredible SIX FOLD INCREASE in candidate

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March 2011 sees the number of candidates visiting the site soar.  In only a 12 month period, the traffic received on the UK's premier online recruitment domain has increased SIX FOLD.  Rapidly approaching ¼ million monthly unique candidate visits, Jobs.co.uk continues to go from strength to strength.

Part of the success of the site is down to the ‘continuous improvement' philosophy and investment channelled into the site.  Jobs.co.uk remains the most cost effective way to recruit online and also jobseekers are able to search, apply and register on the site in record time.

Miss Churchill, a former jobseeker said of her experience with jobs.co.uk; "I found my new job through jobs.co.uk.   The whole process was simple and streamlined with the end result being I have found a fantastic job with a bright and promising career ahead of me."

Jobseekers continue to use the site because of the simplicity.  The Quick Apply function enables candidates to search, apply and register on the site in record time.  This is saving thousands of people from the painstaking duplication of effort which is common-place elsewhere on the internet.

For employers looking to recruit, jobs.co.uk is a no hassle service with no hidden costs and job applications delivered direct to your inbox.

To find out how we can help you attract the right candidates for your vacancies in 2011, please contact our Sales Team on 0844 808 0000

'Highly Commended' status awarded to Jobs.co.uk by Onrec

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'Highly Commended' status awarded by Onrec

Recognition again for Jobs.co.uk the UK's Primary Online Recruitment Domain




Celebrating the success, growth, innovation, talent and achievements within the Online Recruitment Industry, the Onrec Industry awards are now in their sixth year.  Recognised in the 'Newcomer of the Year 2011' category, Jobs.co.uk has been awarded the 'Highly Commended' status by Onrec, the online recruitment industry's most prestigious Awards.