Employment
The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done

The Employment Rights Bill is a moment to celebrate – but the work is not done
Ross Barrett, policy manager at the MS Society, shares his thoughts on the Employment Rights Bill and the difference sick pay reforms will make
The Employment Rights Act is here. Will 2026 be the year that work gets better?

The Employment Rights Act is here. Will 2026 be the year that work gets better?
With the Employment Rights Bill set to become law, 2026 will be one of the most consequential years for jobs quality in decades.
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
In the Harry Specters factory, the production lines are busy in the run-up to Christmas. It’s also helping autistic people bed into the working world
Have you noticed a wrongdoing at work? I blew the whistle on the NHS. Here’s how to speak up
Have you noticed a wrongdoing at work? I blew the whistle on the NHS. Here’s how to speak up
Why Rachel Reeves should give builders a tax cut to employ the next generation of apprentices
Why Rachel Reeves should give builders a tax cut to employ the next generation of apprentices
Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution

Benefit cap puts single mothers like me at risk of homelessness and destitution
Disabled people have to be at the table with the government to ‘keep Britain working’

Disabled people have to be at the table with the government to ‘keep Britain working’
Bonnie Blue has built a lifestyle by taking risks. That’s something many of us do

Bonnie Blue has built a lifestyle by taking risks. That’s something many of us do
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?
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
When speaking out about racism costs you everything

When speaking out about racism costs you everything
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’
The Employment Rights Bill promises landmark reform. Will lack of foresight let it down?

The Employment Rights Bill promises landmark reform. Will lack of foresight let it down?
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
DWP plans could see more than 50,000 disabled people lose access to vital work support

DWP plans could see more than 50,000 disabled people lose access to vital work support
Why it takes more than a smartphone to create digital inclusion

Why it takes more than a smartphone to create digital inclusion
Single people must earn at least £30,500 per year to live well in the UK

Single people must earn at least £30,500 per year to live well in the UK
Revealed: Millions of disabled people went to a food bank last year as Labour plotted benefit cuts

Revealed: Millions of disabled people went to a food bank last year as Labour plotted benefit cuts
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
DWP penalises universal credit claimant despite getting new job: ‘Congratulations – you’re sanctioned’

DWP penalises universal credit claimant despite getting new job: ‘Congratulations – you’re sanctioned’
Architecture trailblazer Muyiwa Oki on building for tomorrow, AI and the race for net zero

Architecture trailblazer Muyiwa Oki on building for tomorrow, AI and the race for net zero
I’m the HR director of a water company. We’ve got to make some changes in the world

I’m the HR director of a water company. We’ve got to make some changes in the world
The simple reason employers must publish salaries on job adverts

