Menu
12/03/2013
Unexpected Jobs Boost From PPI Mis-Selling
The PPI mis-selling scandal has resulted in an unexpected boost to employment, recruitment agency Manpower has found.
According to the employment group, at least 20,000 jobs have been created to deal with claims over mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
Adding that these jobs were created by big banks and did not take into account those created by companies that act as middlemen for claimants.
The finding came in its quarterly look at the UK's employment situation.
Overall, it said the UK's employment situation was the best since the recession began.
(H)
According to the employment group, at least 20,000 jobs have been created to deal with claims over mis-sold payment protection insurance (PPI).
Adding that these jobs were created by big banks and did not take into account those created by companies that act as middlemen for claimants.
The finding came in its quarterly look at the UK's employment situation.
Overall, it said the UK's employment situation was the best since the recession began.
(H)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
14 May 2010
Payment Protection Insurance Criticised
High-pressure sales of payment protection products are likely to be outlawed The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally decided that consumers will benefit from the introduction of a point-of-sale prohibition for all forms of payment protection insurance (PPI), with only one exception (retail PPI).
Payment Protection Insurance Criticised
High-pressure sales of payment protection products are likely to be outlawed The Competition Commission (CC) has provisionally decided that consumers will benefit from the introduction of a point-of-sale prohibition for all forms of payment protection insurance (PPI), with only one exception (retail PPI).
17 April 2015
New Graduate Jobs Announced For Swansea
Almost 90 new graduate jobs are to be created by clinical research company PRA Health Services in Swansea. The jobs announcement follows the approval of funding of £990,000 from the Welsh government.
New Graduate Jobs Announced For Swansea
Almost 90 new graduate jobs are to be created by clinical research company PRA Health Services in Swansea. The jobs announcement follows the approval of funding of £990,000 from the Welsh government.
08 November 2011
Lloyds Makes £3.9bn Loss After PPI
Lloyds Bank has announced a £3.9bn loss for the first nine months of 2011, blaming payment protection insurance (PPI) claims for the shortfall. Lloyds said that during the nine months it spent £3.2bn covering PPI claims and that its total income for the period also fell 15% to £15.3bn, indicating a decline in business levels.
Lloyds Makes £3.9bn Loss After PPI
Lloyds Bank has announced a £3.9bn loss for the first nine months of 2011, blaming payment protection insurance (PPI) claims for the shortfall. Lloyds said that during the nine months it spent £3.2bn covering PPI claims and that its total income for the period also fell 15% to £15.3bn, indicating a decline in business levels.
21 July 2011
Scottish Gold Mining 'Worth £80m To Economy'
Scotland's first commercial gold mine is expected to produce 20,000 ounces of gold and 80,000 ounces of silver per year, of which 5,000 ounces of gold will be extracted as unrefined gold bars and identifiable as 'Scottish Gold'.
Scottish Gold Mining 'Worth £80m To Economy'
Scotland's first commercial gold mine is expected to produce 20,000 ounces of gold and 80,000 ounces of silver per year, of which 5,000 ounces of gold will be extracted as unrefined gold bars and identifiable as 'Scottish Gold'.
18 February 2009
Over 100,000 People Get Back To Work With LEPs
Over 100,000 people have been helped back into work through the Government's pioneering Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs), Minister for Employment Tony McNulty has announced.
Over 100,000 People Get Back To Work With LEPs
Over 100,000 people have been helped back into work through the Government's pioneering Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs), Minister for Employment Tony McNulty has announced.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:After a dry start this morning rain will spread from the northwest across all parts. This afternoon will be dull with some patchy rain and drizzle. Becoming much milder through the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:A cloudy evening and night with a little light rain or drizzle, perhaps some clear periods developing along the east coast. A very mild night everywhere. Minimum temperature 10 °C.
