Employment
Becoming a Community Payback supervisor changed my life – and helped countless others
Becoming a Community Payback supervisor changed my life – and helped countless others
When Mick Howes became a Community Payback supervisor, he soon realised that it was the rewarding job he’d been looking for
The dark side of Christmas: Inside the factories where children are forced to make gifts and toys
The dark side of Christmas: Inside the factories where children are forced to make gifts and toys
Our investigation uncovers what life is like for the factory workers across the world who are forced to toil in dangerous conditions for low pay
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved. What does it mean for workers and the six-day service?
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire approved. What does it mean for workers and the six-day service?
‘Another essential service owned from abroad. Shareholders don’t experience degradation of service’
Community meals and workers’ rights: What happens if councils seize Deliveroo and Uber Eats’ ‘ghost kitchens’?
Community meals and workers’ rights: What happens if councils seize Deliveroo and Uber Eats’ ‘ghost kitchens’?
People with disabilities and ill health more likely to leave work, study finds – the DWP must fix this
People with disabilities and ill health more likely to leave work, study finds – the DWP must fix this
Last Christmas I was in prison. This year I’m working in a London fine-dining restaurant
Last Christmas I was in prison. This year I’m working in a London fine-dining restaurant
Get Britain Working: What are Labour’s plans for the DWP, benefits and employment support?
Get Britain Working: What are Labour’s plans for the DWP, benefits and employment support?
Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market
Unemployment has risen while pay growth slows as experts warn of ‘cooling’ jobs market
Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated
Millions of lost jobs or a four-day working week? The impact of AI on the job market is complicated
Disabled people losing jobs and ‘falling out of work’ due to months-long waits for DWP support
Disabled people losing jobs and ‘falling out of work’ due to months-long waits for DWP support
Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?
Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?
Pay rise for thousands of workers as Real Living Wage rises to £12.60 an hour – but is it enough?
Pay rise for thousands of workers as Real Living Wage rises to £12.60 an hour – but is it enough?
DWP wants to send job coaches into mental health hospitals. Here’s why it’s a ‘dangerous’ idea
DWP wants to send job coaches into mental health hospitals. Here’s why it’s a ‘dangerous’ idea
‘Biggest upgrade to worker rights’ or ‘chaotic rush job’?: Labour’s employment rights bill, explained
‘Biggest upgrade to worker rights’ or ‘chaotic rush job’?: Labour’s employment rights bill, explained
What to expect from Labour’s plans for workers’ rights – and why the ‘devil will be in the detail’
What to expect from Labour’s plans for workers’ rights – and why the ‘devil will be in the detail’
This factory once made every single Rolo in the world. Its decline is a warning for UK’s leaders
This factory once made every single Rolo in the world. Its decline is a warning for UK’s leaders
Home Kitchen: Inside the world’s first fine-dining restaurant staffed by homeless chefs
Home Kitchen: Inside the world’s first fine-dining restaurant staffed by homeless chefs
Get ready for the next Great Resignation as workers say they’re burned out and yearning for joy
Get ready for the next Great Resignation as workers say they’re burned out and yearning for joy
AI skills will soon be as necessary for job seekers as Microsoft Word. Who will be left behind?
AI skills will soon be as necessary for job seekers as Microsoft Word. Who will be left behind?
No, unions are not ‘holding the country to ransom’
No, unions are not ‘holding the country to ransom’
Three-quarters of Labour voters back a four-day working week: ‘Brits are burnt out’
Three-quarters of Labour voters back a four-day working week: ‘Brits are burnt out’
Job market ‘cooling’ to pre-pandemic levels, experts say, as unemployment slowly falls
Job market ‘cooling’ to pre-pandemic levels, experts say, as unemployment slowly falls
Suffering a brain injury forced me out of work and onto benefits – it’s a lonely thing to go through
Suffering a brain injury forced me out of work and onto benefits – it’s a lonely thing to go through
‘An act of desperation’: GPs vote for industrial action for the first time in 60 years
‘An act of desperation’: GPs vote for industrial action for the first time in 60 years
Employees working through sickness is costing UK businesses billions, think tank says
