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Published in October 2011

93% of you would lie about this

by John Fitzsimons | According to one charity, the vast majority of us would lie to our boss about this, given the choice. But what is it - and why?

Government on the side of bad bosses

by Robert Powell | Workers will soon have to pay for employment tribunal hearings on issues such as race discrimination or unfair dismissal...

Ditch your boss - forever!

by Andrew Morgan | With the economy looking bleaker by the day, embarking on a new business venture might not seem the most sensible thing to do, but interest in one type of business model - franchising - continues to be high. Are franchises worth a closer look?

Published in September 2011

Sharpest rise in unemployment for two years

by Rosalind Kent | How realistic are the measures proposed by the government to tackle unemployment?

Why having boobs costs you £10k a year

by John Fitzsimons | New research shows that the gender pay gap is still shockingly wide.

Published in August 2011

Get a Rooney-sized pay rise

by lovemoney staff | Wayne Rooney boosted his pay by 60% in 2009 when he threatened to walk out on Manchester United. Here are some tips to help you get a chunky pay rise.

Published in July 2011

You're not as well off as you think you are

by Robert Powell | A family with two children now needs £45,000 per year before tax to be classed as part of `Middle Britain'. Find out where you fit in...

Published in June 2011

The hardest city to get a job in

by John Fitzsimons | If you live in Merthyr Tydfil, you face the most competitive jobs market in the UK!

Published in May 2011

It could become easier to get sacked

by Robert Powell | A planned government review into employment law could make it easier for you to be sacked...

Do your bosses deserve their money?

by Cliff D'Arcy | As executive pay soars, many fat cats are being rewarded for failure!

Published in April 2011

Pay rise for a million workers

by lovemoney.com staff | The minimum wage is set to go up again this October...

A degree is worth extra £12,000 a year

by John Fitzsimons | If you have gone through University, chances are you'll enjoy a significantly better wage.

Published in March 2011

How to beat rising prices

by Ed Bowsher | Inflation jumped to 5.5% this month. What can you do to fight back?

Ten ways to push up your pay

by Rachel Wait | If you're one of the many people facing a pay freeze this year, here are ten ways to help boost your income....

Published in February 2011

Get free money from your employer

by Alison Hunt | If your salary isn't up there with the City workers, make the most of what you have -- and that means grabbing every bit of free dosh your employer has to offer.

The ten best ways to recession-proof your job

by Rachel Wait | With redundancy still a concern for many of us, we look at how you can recession-proof your job...

10 steps to getting a promotion

by Rachel Wait | Want a promotion but have no idea how to get one? Follow these simple steps....

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