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Prime Minister must give young workers the right to guaranteed hours and ending the scourge of insecure work, TUC says
Tax avoidance by multinational companies has been roundly ignored while the government pursues small businesses and individuals, a committee of MPs claimed yesterday.
A report published by the public accounts committee (PAC) criticised the government's lack of action over tackling "aggressive" tax avoidance and chasing down multinationals.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) brought in £475.6 billion in revenue for the government in 2012/13 - an increase of £1.4bn or 0.3 per cent in cash terms over the previous year, the report found.
A sharp rise in public-sector investment is required to kick-start the economy, argues MICHAEL BURKE
Burnham urged to raise taxes on banks after Barclays reveals 30% rise in pre-tax profits
Years of underfunding are eroding Scotland’s local services and deepening inequality in communities, says VINCE MILLS