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‘Glass ceiling’ still a reality for women

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A survey of 3,000 managers from the Institute of Leadership and Management found that 73 per cent of women managers feel that they still face barriers to top level promotion in the UK and that the ‘glass ceiling’ is still a reality for them.

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Public sector pay expected to drop, redundancies likely

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Public sector pay is expected to fall and redundancies are expected to rise, according to the latest quarterly Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) and KPMG.

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Tories abstain in Teignbridge Council's budget

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All 17 of Teignbridge’s Tories abstained from the council’s budget which the Tory leader admitted was financially sound. It also didn’t increase council tax in these difficult times… but then again it close no libraries either!

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B&Q first retailer to buy 100 per cent responsibly sourced wood, now will they all be doing it as well?

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B&Q has said it only gets all its timber products from sources that are traceable and responsible, and it’s the first major UK retrailer to reach this benchmark…

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Live bands and live venues in Torbay could win House of Commons gig!

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Torbay’s live bands and live venues could get a House of Commons gig, plus PR, kit, photoshoots and a video, in the Rock the House competition. First get in touch with Torbay MP Adrian Sanders…

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Cornish Pasty gets European protection

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The Cornish Pasty in all its distinctive deliciousness has received protected status after receiving final approval from the European Commission

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Residents' parking: pouring a quart into a pint pot

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Plymouth residents’ parking is oversubscribed. There are no easy solutions, but Stuart Bonar offers some ideas, which could help ease the parking pressure

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