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Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say
Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say
It’s been a difficult year for some of the country’s biggest retail players. Will Christmas help save them?
DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears
DWP wants to reform benefits to cut costs, not help disabled people into work, court hears
The High Court has heard a legal challenge against a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) plan to reform disability benefits under the guise of helping people into employment
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’
Farming is the country’s least diverse industry. Meet the man on a mission to change it
Farming is the country’s least diverse industry. Meet the man on a mission to change it
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
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
Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
Yes, Labour’s workers’ rights bill is an upgrade. But the UK still has a lot of catching up to do
‘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
The ‘right to switch off’ law will be a litmus test for Labour’s plans for workers’ rights
The ‘right to switch off’ law will be a litmus test for Labour’s plans for workers’ rights
Could banning cars turn London’s Oxford Street from ‘hell’ into paradise?
Could banning cars turn London’s Oxford Street from ‘hell’ into paradise?
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
Rise in young people not in work or education could fill Man Utd’s Old Trafford stadium
Rise in young people not in work or education could fill Man Utd’s Old Trafford stadium
Tube and train strikes: Disruption for rail passengers as London Underground strike called off
Tube and train strikes: Disruption for rail passengers as London Underground strike called off
‘Job apocalypse’: Up to 8 million Brits risk losing their jobs to AI, government warned
‘Job apocalypse’: Up to 8 million Brits risk losing their jobs to AI, government warned
I was a drunk and homeless at 19. Volunteering helped me get my life back
I was a drunk and homeless at 19. Volunteering helped me get my life back
I was on benefits and struggling to support my family. Here’s how I turned my life around
I was on benefits and struggling to support my family. Here’s how I turned my life around
I always loved translating for my family. Big Issue Recruit helped me land my ‘dream job’
I always loved translating for my family. Big Issue Recruit helped me land my ‘dream job’
‘We need protection’: How AI, algorithms and oppressive digital tech are pushing workers to the brink
‘We need protection’: How AI, algorithms and oppressive digital tech are pushing workers to the brink
AI may be coming for your job – but there is hope, experts insist: ‘We have a choice’
AI may be coming for your job – but there is hope, experts insist: ‘We have a choice’
‘The juggle is real’: Single parents, childcare and how Big Issue Recruit can help
‘The juggle is real’: Single parents, childcare and how Big Issue Recruit can help
‘We need the freedom to travel’: Disabled people fear train ticket office closures will leave them stranded
‘We need the freedom to travel’: Disabled people fear train ticket office closures will leave them stranded
DWP job centres ‘not equipped’ to help disabled people find work
DWP job centres ‘not equipped’ to help disabled people find work
The Big Issue Changemakers of 2023: Employment