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Insecure work and the gig economy: Employment in Britain worse than reported, study finds

Insecure work and the gig economy: Employment in Britain worse than reported, study finds
The latest employment statistics showed UK unemployment rose to 5.1%. But new analysis from Demos and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation suggested more people are turning to insecure work to make ends meet
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
When did the word ‘tradesperson’ become taboo?

When did the word ‘tradesperson’ become taboo?
We need more young people to enter skilled trades and to see them as valuable, respected, and ambitious choices
AI is coming for journalism, among other jobs. Enjoy us while you can
AI is coming for journalism, among other jobs. Enjoy us while you can
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
Is AI pushing jobless young graduates to the far right?

Is AI pushing jobless young graduates to the far right?
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders

Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Talent is everywhere in Britain – the crushing truth is that opportunity is not

Talent is everywhere in Britain – the crushing truth is that opportunity is not
Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer

Will Trump send us into a global recession? Potentially, say experts – but austerity not the answer
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 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?
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’
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
‘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
