Weekly issue 142

News in brief

UK workers spend almost 22 million hours travelling to and from work every day, according to a recent TUC analysis of official statistics.

Default position

In a move that has proven highly controversial, the Government decided, when drafting the age regulations, to introduce a default retirement age (DRA) of 65.

Shy and retiring

It is unlawful for employers to discriminate against employees on the ground of their age.