Employment
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
As a single mother who works two zero-hour contracts, the benefit cap is a constant worry for Clare Bowen. If she does not meet the earnings threshold to be exempt from the cap, she may not be able to afford rent and her family could face homelessness
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’
Claire Fisher, head of strategic communications at the Campaign for Disability Justice, writes about why disabled people have to be given a voice in government plans 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
Porn star Bonnie Blue attempted to break the record for most sexual partners in one day, which came with physical and emotional risks, stigma, and death threats. It was a risk she took to maintain her livelihood in today’s dog-eat-dog economy
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?
When did the word ‘tradesperson’ become taboo?
When did the word ‘tradesperson’ become taboo?
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
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’
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
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
Universal credit sanctions ‘undermine’ Jobcentre employment support, DWP warned by MPs
Universal credit sanctions ‘undermine’ Jobcentre employment support, DWP warned by MPs
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
The simple reason employers must publish salaries on job adverts
The 2012 Olympics promised to regenerate East London. What went wrong?
The 2012 Olympics promised to regenerate East London. What went wrong?
As an autistic teen I depended on the benefits system – we’re all at risk if harmful reforms go ahead
As an autistic teen I depended on the benefits system – we’re all at risk if harmful reforms go ahead
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
