Some businesses could be unable to run if they have not developed robust contingency plans to deal with swine flu, the CIPD has warned.

The government review into the default retirement age of 65 has been brought forward to next year.

The HR job market has hit rock bottom and hiring should resume by the end of the summer, a review of online recruitment asserts.

Pay cuts for BA pilots British Airways pilots have agreed to a 2.6% pay cut, along with a further 20% cut in certain allowances, as the airline struggles to avoid large-scale job cuts.

The default retirement age (DRA) of 65 may be scrapped if the Heyday case - due to appear in High Court on 16 July - is successful.