learning and employment
Can apprenticeships fix the housing crisis? ‘I worked in childcare, now I fix social homes’

Can apprenticeships fix the housing crisis? ‘I worked in childcare, now I fix social homes’
As National Apprenticeship Week begins, Georgina Campbell-Holmes explains how becoming an apprentice helped her move into housing and why thousands need to follow
Blind NHS psychologist fears losing job after DWP slashed her Access to Work support: ‘I was sobbing’

Blind NHS psychologist fears losing job after DWP slashed her Access to Work support: ‘I was sobbing’
Cuts to DWP Access to Work support could force a visually impaired clinical psychologist out of her NHS role
Unemployment is on the rise in London. Should the rest of the UK be worried?

Unemployment is on the rise in London. Should the rest of the UK be worried?
It’s not clear whether the rise in joblessness in the capital will be replicated elsewhere
They warned free school meals would hurt school budgets. Something much more interesting happened
They warned free school meals would hurt school budgets. Something much more interesting happened
The weekend turns 100 years old this year. It’s time it got an upgrade
The weekend turns 100 years old this year. It’s time it got an upgrade
‘I’m happy to pay for uni, but I’ll never clear my debt’: Graduates hit out at student loans crisis

‘I’m happy to pay for uni, but I’ll never clear my debt’: Graduates hit out at student loans crisis
Disabled people could face benefit cuts – even if they cannot work, Citizens Advice warns

Disabled people could face benefit cuts – even if they cannot work, Citizens Advice warns
Labour’s U-turn over digital ID plans raises more questions and concerns than answers

Labour’s U-turn over digital ID plans raises more questions and concerns than answers
It’s early January and FTSE 100 CEOs have already earned more than an average worker’s yearly pay

It’s early January and FTSE 100 CEOs have already earned more than an average worker’s yearly pay
Low-paid and sick workers less likely to have flexible working options: ‘Not a nice-to-have’

Low-paid and sick workers less likely to have flexible working options: ‘Not a nice-to-have’
The life of a Royal Mail postal worker at Christmas: ‘People aren’t robots. They can’t keep going’

The life of a Royal Mail postal worker at Christmas: ‘People aren’t robots. They can’t keep going’
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 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
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?
Young people drop out of school when no one seems to care. Labour’s plans could change lives

Young people drop out of school when no one seems to care. Labour’s plans could change lives
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
Labour reveals national youth strategy with vow to give every young person ‘something meaningful to do’

Labour reveals national youth strategy with vow to give every young person ‘something meaningful to do’
Benefits stigma is booming. Here are the key myths around the system – debunked

Benefits stigma is booming. Here are the key myths around the system – debunked
Rachel Reeves cracks down on benefit fraud. How much could she really save – and at what cost?

Rachel Reeves cracks down on benefit fraud. How much could she really save – and at what cost?
Two-child benefit cap axed and wage hikes: What Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget means for your money

Two-child benefit cap axed and wage hikes: What Rachel Reeves’ autumn budget means for your money
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
What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?

What benefits can I claim from the DWP to help me cover the cost of living?
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?
‘I was not built for the nine-to-five lifestyle’: Why so many Gen Z workers have a side hustle

‘I was not built for the nine-to-five lifestyle’: Why so many Gen Z workers have a side hustle
Letters: AI can’t replace the human ability to interpret, judge or care
