Results tagged “EU”
When a woman becomes a mother, does the glass ceiling turn into a concrete roof?
Maternity in the workplace has become even more of a conversation piece following the emergence of draft European legislation increasing paid leave.
The Wharf visits the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is already considering the possible impact of a Tory government on the City
You don't get into power in Britain by winning an opinion poll in January.
That said, businesses are becoming aware that they might need to get to know the opposition in case there's a new landlord this summer.
By Jim Fitzpatrick
At Defra I've been focusing on questions such as "when is a Cornish pasty not a Cornish pasty?"; when is it OK to eat it? And when is it time to discard it? Foods with Protected Name status are given legal protection against imitation throughout the EU, and I've been reminding farmers, producers and consumers that the scheme guarantees the authenticity of regional and traditional foods.
The House of Lords has urged the Government to step up its anti-terror plans for the 2012 Olympics.
A report by the house's EU Committee suggests the UK should make immediate contact with the union's emergency task force to reduce the potential impact of any attack during the games.
