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More than 2,000 businesses with fewer than 10 employees were surveyed by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), and many said they struggle to recruit the staff they desire. The BCC points out that these businesses generate one-fifth of private sector turnover in the UK. One in five firms plans to double staff numbers between now and 2015. Half say they find it difficult to recruit the right people, and they believe that rules around dismissal are “burdensome”.

Many theories have been put forward during the past week as to why the riots took place, and some commentators blame a lack of discipline installed in young people through the home and schools. The Prime Minister yesterday mentioned schools that do set an example as he described how part of “the social fightback” involves what happens in the classroom. David Cameron said: “They provide an alternative to street culture by showing how anyone can get up and get on if they apply themselves.”

A six square-metre display unit has been driven around in a city centre to catch more rioters. The mobile device – believed to be the first of its kind – shows dozens of CCTV images of trouble-makers and is circulating around Birmingham where some of the worst recent disorder has taken place. Total arrests connected with the riots across seven police forces were nearing the 3,000 mark by Monday (August 15) morning.

A city council said it will put an extra £1 million towards staff salaries so a pay cut can be marginally reduced. Southampton City Council has been in a protracted dispute with unions – who have rejected the new deal – over new contracts forcing council workers earning more than £17,500 to take a pay cut of up to 5.5%. Bin and toll collectors, parking officers, street cleaners and library staff have all been on strike during the past three months.

British Transport Police (BTP) said patrols are being increased to keep young people off railway lines. The problems are especially bad in the West Midlands and for this reason one station in the area (at Yate) has had eight security cameras installed following a spate of vandalism. BTP added that last year, between August 1 and September 30, 82 offences were recorded with the majority being for trespass. A spokesman said the school summer holidays traditionally coincided with a rise in trespassing.

Half of all working mothers could be taking cuts in their maternity pay if proposed changes to parental leave are implemented. The TUC gave this warning in its submission to a Government consultation on proposals to allow mothers and fathers to share parental leave. The TUC is worried that mothers could lose out financially if the current 52-week statutory maternity leave is replaced by an 18-week period of designated leave for mothers, after which time at home can be shared between parents.

Reports included scores of youths rampaging through a shopping area as further looting and rioting spread across England. The violence began in London before the weekend but has continued into the early part of this week. An extra 1,700 police officers were deployed in London, where shops were looted and buildings were set alight. Locations like Birmingham, Liverpool, Nottingham and Bristol also saw violence. More than 69 people have been charged with various offences.

A senior union leader has warned the Government that talks aimed at averting strikes were now in "jeopardy". The criticism from Dave Prentis, general secretary of Unison, followed an expected announcement from ministers that public sector workers will have to pay up to £3,000 a year more to keep up their pension schemes. Mr Prentis added: "These talks are being put in jeopardy by the crude and naïve tactics of Government ministers who don't seem to understand the word negotiate."

A football club will this weekend do the supporting for a change as it pledges allegiance to an ailing local train firm. Players of Derby County FC will go on the pitch against Birmingham City wearing T-shirts during the warm-up and workers at the firm Bombardier will carry a large banner on to the pitch. Children of Bombardier workers will be mascots at the match. Bombardier recently received a blow when the government said a rival bid offered tax-payers better value.

A 200 metre cordon had to be put around a fire on open ground because there was danger that an acetylene cylinder would explode. The incident was first reported on Wednesday (August 3) at Rhondda Cynon Taf in South-East Wales. Officers from South Wales Police said the area will stay closed until the fire service gives the all-clear. Fire officials revealed they left the blaze to cool overnight and were going back this morning to assess the situation.