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Five graphs that show why the world today is so unfair for young people
Five graphs that show why the world today is so unfair for young people
Since the early 2000s, the disparities between young and old on housing, employment and health have been getting wider.
What is the 4 day working week and why are UK campaigners calling for it?
What is the 4 day working week and why are UK campaigners calling for it?
Calls for a 4 day working week to boost workers and the planet have grown louder since the Covid-19 pandemic forced greater flexibility on most. Here’s everything you need to know
What is a right to disconnect and does the UK need one after Covid?
What is a right to disconnect and does the UK need one after Covid?
Working from home has blurred the lines between home life and office life during the pandemic and led to calls for a right to disconnect from emails and work problems to improve wellbeing
Sunak announces support for working universal credit claimants in Budget speech
Sunak announces support for working universal credit claimants in Budget speech
Fire and rehire: Government blocks bill to protect workers
Fire and rehire: Government blocks bill to protect workers
Want to know what career is right for you? These TikTok day-in-the-life videos are here to inspire you
Want to know what career is right for you? These TikTok day-in-the-life videos are here to inspire you
Restaurants banned from keeping tips as government admits minimum wage is not enough
Restaurants banned from keeping tips as government admits minimum wage is not enough
Record vacancies show Covid jobs boost but some still face ‘tricky autumn’
Record vacancies show Covid jobs boost but some still face ‘tricky autumn’
Those in so-called ‘dead-end jobs’ value their work – so should society
Those in so-called ‘dead-end jobs’ value their work – so should society
Lorry drivers and nurses offered thousands in bonuses amid staffing crisis
Lorry drivers and nurses offered thousands in bonuses amid staffing crisis
Sick pay isn’t working… and the ‘pingdemic’ proves it
Sick pay isn’t working… and the ‘pingdemic’ proves it
‘Eye-watering’ childcare costs could force parents out of work this summer
‘Eye-watering’ childcare costs could force parents out of work this summer
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UK facing ‘recruitment crisis’ with two job seekers for each vacancy
UK facing ‘recruitment crisis’ with two job seekers for each vacancy
Barry Gardiner: Why legislation is needed to crack down on fire and rehire
Barry Gardiner: Why legislation is needed to crack down on fire and rehire
The Covid-19 pandemic has deepened existing inequalities among workers
The Covid-19 pandemic has deepened existing inequalities among workers
Youth unemployment at ‘critical moment’ as job market shows recovery signs
Youth unemployment at ‘critical moment’ as job market shows recovery signs
UK workers in ‘routine’ jobs denied same access to training as ‘higher’ roles
UK workers in ‘routine’ jobs denied same access to training as ‘higher’ roles
3 ways the new workers’ rights watchdog can be a force for good post-Covid
3 ways the new workers’ rights watchdog can be a force for good post-Covid
‘Re-skilling has to be top priority’ for Government training plan
‘Re-skilling has to be top priority’ for Government training plan
‘A living nightmare’: British Gas workers strike over ‘fire and rehire’ plans
‘A living nightmare’: British Gas workers strike over ‘fire and rehire’ plans
The future of work is changing at this ‘profound moment’, say charities
The future of work is changing at this ‘profound moment’, say charities
Nearly two million jobs could be lost under Job Support Scheme
Nearly two million jobs could be lost under Job Support Scheme
David Graeber: ‘To save the world, we’re going to have to stop working’
David Graeber: ‘To save the world, we’re going to have to stop working’
Ken Loach: “This is not an accident. This is capitalism working.”
Ken Loach: “This is not an accident. This is capitalism working.”
Zero-hour contracts now in decline, ONS figures indicate
Zero-hour contracts now in decline, ONS figures indicate
Taylor review into the gig economy dismissed as ‘feeble’
