Agency workers deserve a better deal...Today's announcement gives a green light to those unscrupulous employers who will continue to exploit agency workers.

For four years the agency workers directive has been blocked by various governments, including our own, and now it is destined to sit on a Brussels shelf for many more years to come,

Mobile workers are increasingly looking for ways to stay connected on the move. The powerful combination of our recently announced P990 and M600 phones together with the Exchange ActiveSync protocol, allows customers to easily manage their Exchange e-mail, calendar and contacts on the move.

Mobile workers are increasingly looking for ways to stay connected on the move. The powerful combination of our recently announced P990 and M600 phones together with the Exchange ActiveSync protocol, allows customers to easily manage their Exchange E-Mail, calendar and contacts on the move. Sony Ericsson is committed to working with industry partners such as Microsoft to provide empowering mobile solutions for business customers.

We're not saying that we should turn into a nation of clock-watchers. Most people do not mind putting in some extra time when there's a crisis or an unexpected rush. But too many workplaces have come to depend on very long hours. They get taken for granted and staff have to do even more if there is an unexpected rush,

But, as ever, with each minimum wage increase comes the predictable wave of protests from business saying that it cannot afford another rise.