Employment
Access to Work delays double in four years leaving disabled people at risk of losing jobs

Access to Work delays double in four years leaving disabled people at risk of losing jobs
Surging demand is heaping pressure on Access to Work, a vital DWP scheme to help disabled people stay in work.
It’s early January and FTSE 100 CEOs have already earned more than an average worker’s yearly pay

It’s early January and FTSE 100 CEOs have already earned more than an average worker’s yearly pay
With barely a week of 2026 gone, fat cats have already made more money than average workers will in 2026. Experts say the solution is more complicated than higher wages
Low-paid and sick workers less likely to have flexible working options: ‘Not a nice-to-have’

Low-paid and sick workers less likely to have flexible working options: ‘Not a nice-to-have’
New research has discovered big gaps in how likely people are to have access to flexibility – and led for calls for employers to make flexible working the default
Insecure work and the gig economy: Employment in Britain worse than reported, study finds
Insecure work and the gig economy: Employment in Britain worse than reported, study finds
Inside the chocolate factory spreading sweet treats – and helping autistic people find work
Inside the chocolate factory spreading sweet treats – and helping autistic people find work
Employers are being urged to step up and help disabled people stay in work. But is it enough?

Employers are being urged to step up and help disabled people stay in work. But is it enough?
‘I was not built for the nine-to-five lifestyle’: Why so many Gen Z workers have a side hustle

‘I was not built for the nine-to-five lifestyle’: Why so many Gen Z workers have a side hustle
Half a million workers to receive pay rise worth up to £5k as real Living Wage rises
Half a million workers to receive pay rise worth up to £5k as real Living Wage rises
Disability and poor health drives number of young people not in work or education to almost a million

Disability and poor health drives number of young people not in work or education to almost a million
From translators to masseuses: Meet the workers most and least at risk of being replaced by AI

From translators to masseuses: Meet the workers most and least at risk of being replaced by AI
Older workers are turning to Botox and plastic surgery to keep their jobs: ‘What a depressing thought’

Older workers are turning to Botox and plastic surgery to keep their jobs: ‘What a depressing thought’
DWP job advisers will soon be in GP surgeries and mental health services

DWP job advisers will soon be in GP surgeries and mental health services
Is AI pushing jobless young graduates to the far right?

Is AI pushing jobless young graduates to the far right?
Privately educated elite five times more likely to take Britain’s most powerful and influential jobs

Privately educated elite five times more likely to take Britain’s most powerful and influential jobs
Watering down the Employment Rights Bill after Rayner exit would be ‘gift’ to Farage, experts warn

Watering down the Employment Rights Bill after Rayner exit would be ‘gift’ to Farage, experts warn
Universal credit sanctions ‘undermine’ Jobcentre employment support, DWP warned by MPs

Universal credit sanctions ‘undermine’ Jobcentre employment support, DWP warned by MPs
Disabled people warn of brutal ‘secret’ cuts to DWP Access to Work support: ‘It’s been horrific’

Disabled people warn of brutal ‘secret’ cuts to DWP Access to Work support: ‘It’s been horrific’
Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein’s ex-assistant, applauds UK’s NDA ban: ‘It’s given me faith in democracy’

Zelda Perkins, Harvey Weinstein’s ex-assistant, applauds UK’s NDA ban: ‘It’s given me faith in democracy’
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders

Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Is a four-day working week inevitable? Latest UK pilot sees 100% success rate

Is a four-day working week inevitable? Latest UK pilot sees 100% success rate
Labour’s disability benefits bill is supposed to help people into work – but the jobs aren’t there

Labour’s disability benefits bill is supposed to help people into work – but the jobs aren’t there
This afternoon tea is made and served by people with learning disabilities: ‘A wonderful celebration’

This afternoon tea is made and served by people with learning disabilities: ‘A wonderful celebration’
Labour’s apprenticeship reforms aim to train the next generation – but do they go far enough?

Labour’s apprenticeship reforms aim to train the next generation – but do they go far enough?
‘It’s a vicious cycle’: Labour’s benefit cuts could push people with MS out of work, report finds

‘It’s a vicious cycle’: Labour’s benefit cuts could push people with MS out of work, report finds
Big Issue Recruit to help jobseekers in South Wales secure green jobs on onshore wind farm
