Employment
Single mum on universal credit feels ‘penalised’ because she can’t find work around childcare

Single mum on universal credit feels ‘penalised’ because she can’t find work around childcare
A 28-year-old on universal credit describes feeling let down now she is a single mother and cannot find work around childcare
Government’s new welfare reforms could cause ‘huge anxiety for disabled people’

Government’s new welfare reforms could cause ‘huge anxiety for disabled people’
The government has announced plans to reform work capability assessments as part of its mission to “support people into work” – but campaigners fear changes could “sanction” disabled people rather than helping them
Two years after fleeing the Taliban, these Afghan evacuees are rebuilding their careers

Two years after fleeing the Taliban, these Afghan evacuees are rebuilding their careers
Afghan evacuees face huge barriers in trying to get a job in the UK, dealing with insecure housing and an unfamiliar interview process
Afghan refugees: ‘I built homes for the UK government, now I’m facing homelessness in Britain’
Afghan refugees: ‘I built homes for the UK government, now I’m facing homelessness in Britain’
Refugees are twice as likely to be unemployed. A new scheme in Coventry might have answers
Refugees are twice as likely to be unemployed. A new scheme in Coventry might have answers
This Strictly Come Dancing super-fan has big dreams and wants to bust myths about Down’s syndrome

This Strictly Come Dancing super-fan has big dreams and wants to bust myths about Down’s syndrome
‘Sun and heat are not always good news’: How the role of British weather presenters is changing with the climate

‘Sun and heat are not always good news’: How the role of British weather presenters is changing with the climate
How universal basic income’s impact on people’s finances could transform the nation’s health

How universal basic income’s impact on people’s finances could transform the nation’s health
Up to 250,000 ‘forgotten’ unpaid young adult carers facing homelessness

Up to 250,000 ‘forgotten’ unpaid young adult carers facing homelessness
Teachers strike: ‘We walk out not just for pay, but for our most vulnerable pupils’

Teachers strike: ‘We walk out not just for pay, but for our most vulnerable pupils’
End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords

End Friday releases for prisoners so they can access housing and health services, Big Issue founder tells Lords
Police launch probe after Liverpool cafe serving homeless people for free hit with third break-in in two weeks

Police launch probe after Liverpool cafe serving homeless people for free hit with third break-in in two weeks
‘We had to turn away a man who hadn’t eaten for two days’: Liverpool café serving homeless people for free broken into twice in two weeks

‘We had to turn away a man who hadn’t eaten for two days’: Liverpool café serving homeless people for free broken into twice in two weeks
In pictures: 400,000 on strike as Jeremy Hunt unveils ‘back to work’ budget

In pictures: 400,000 on strike as Jeremy Hunt unveils ‘back to work’ budget
Budget 2023: Here’s what’s missing from Jeremy Hunt’s ‘growth’ statement

Budget 2023: Here’s what’s missing from Jeremy Hunt’s ‘growth’ statement
What will Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget mean for you?

What will Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget mean for you?
The real Repair Shop: Jay Blades and former vendor Steve’s new restoration venture

The real Repair Shop: Jay Blades and former vendor Steve’s new restoration venture
Menopause policies would keep women in work. Why won’t the government listen?

Menopause policies would keep women in work. Why won’t the government listen?
£15 minimum wage: Who is calling for it and could it happen?

£15 minimum wage: Who is calling for it and could it happen?
Cafe that finds work for adults with learning disabilities appeals for help amid cost of living crisis

Cafe that finds work for adults with learning disabilities appeals for help amid cost of living crisis
Here are the 10 MPs making the most money on top of their salaries

Here are the 10 MPs making the most money on top of their salaries
Strikes will have a seismic impact for UK workers in 2023
