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DWP’s new unemployment benefit and changes to work capability assessments, explained
DWP’s new unemployment benefit and changes to work capability assessments, explained
The work capability assessment is being scrapped and a new unemployment insurance benefit will be created, DWP secretary of state Liz Kendall has announced
The North Sea has been Britain’s oil powerhouse for 50 years. But what is its future now?
The North Sea has been Britain’s oil powerhouse for 50 years. But what is its future now?
Oil is declining in the North Sea. What does the future hold for the basin and its communities? We spoke to experts
On Falling director Laura Carreira: ‘We don’t have to work so much and get paid so little’
On Falling director Laura Carreira: ‘We don’t have to work so much and get paid so little’
Portuguese writer and director Laura Carreira drew upon her own work experience for her debut film
Home Office visa delays leave thousands of migrants in limbo – and job vacancies unfilled
Home Office visa delays leave thousands of migrants in limbo – and job vacancies unfilled
Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?
Big UK businesses are slashing thousands of jobs. Just how much trouble are we in?
‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
‘It’s devastating’: UK’s biggest companies locking autistic people out of jobs with personality tests
No, Gen Z aren’t lazy workers – they just don’t want your jobs
No, Gen Z aren’t lazy workers – they just don’t want your jobs
Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say
Can Christmas save Britain’s high streets? It’s complicated, experts say
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
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?
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
‘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
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?
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
‘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’
