...in words

The abuse of employment status, such as we see in the CIS, is a root cause of much of the exploitation that disfigures UK workplaces. TUC general secretary Brendan Barber calls for a reform of the construction tax scheme.

I have little sympathy for the government over this OFT investigation. What do they expect if they persist in procuring based on lowest price? Sir John Egan.

Our experience in the US and historically in the UK is that when housing markets slow, those that react most quickly and decisively become stronger businesses, and provide the most secure and positive environment for their continuing staff. Peter Redfern, chief executive of Taylor Wimpey, justifying laying off 600 staff.