learning and employment
Can employers really ban the burka in the workplace?

Can employers really ban the burka in the workplace?
Following recent statements on banning religious clothing in the workplace, renewed attention has been brought on the UK’s legal framework on workplace dress codes
Labour’s next round of benefit cuts risks hitting 600,000 disabled people

Labour’s next round of benefit cuts risks hitting 600,000 disabled people
‘The threat and application of sanctions looms large for standard universal credit claimants’
Five-week universal credit wait for claimants is a baffling own goal – here’s the proof

Five-week universal credit wait for claimants is a baffling own goal – here’s the proof
The five-week wait for universal credit is a structural flaw that actively creates debt, instability and dependency, says Christians Against Poverty’s Juliette Flach
Most people with ADHD do not tell their employer – here’s why we must break the silence
Most people with ADHD do not tell their employer – here’s why we must break the silence
I’ve had to appeal every single one of my PIP claims – the system is in dire need of improvement
I’ve had to appeal every single one of my PIP claims – the system is in dire need of improvement
Homeless people risk losing benefits if they don’t move to universal credit, DWP warns

Homeless people risk losing benefits if they don’t move to universal credit, DWP warns
‘Getting benefits eased pressure on my family’: £9.6bn of universal credit went unclaimed in the last 12 months

‘Getting benefits eased pressure on my family’: £9.6bn of universal credit went unclaimed in the last 12 months
The UK has a fertility crisis – here’s how we solve it

The UK has a fertility crisis – here’s how we solve it
Travelling for work shouldn’t be a postcode lottery – but our transport system makes it one

Travelling for work shouldn’t be a postcode lottery – but our transport system makes it one
Mark was homeless and sleeping in his car. Now he’s just graduated with a first-class degree

Mark was homeless and sleeping in his car. Now he’s just graduated with a first-class degree
‘It will be a crisis’: Adult social care pushed to the brink by government’s overseas care worker ban

‘It will be a crisis’: Adult social care pushed to the brink by government’s overseas care worker ban
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’
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
How cancer patients could suffer after Labour’s cuts to universal credit

How cancer patients could suffer after Labour’s cuts to universal credit
Sex workers ‘trapped’ in prostitution by ‘unjust’ police cautions: ‘It stopped me from having a career’

Sex workers ‘trapped’ in prostitution by ‘unjust’ police cautions: ‘It stopped me from having a career’
Here’s why it could be time to embrace the four-day week

Here’s why it could be time to embrace the four-day week
Migrant workers are holding Britain together – but we’re still treated like we don’t belong

Migrant workers are holding Britain together – but we’re still treated like we don’t belong
The simple reason employers must publish salaries on job adverts

The simple reason employers must publish salaries on job adverts
Disabled people warn of brutal ‘secret’ cuts to DWP Access to Work support: ‘It’s been horrific’

Disabled people warn of brutal ‘secret’ cuts to DWP Access to Work support: ‘It’s been horrific’
Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off

Votes at 16 is a victory for young people – but true democratic empowerment is still some way off
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’
Benefits for unpaid carers and those they care for are intrinsically linked – Labour is failing both

Benefits for unpaid carers and those they care for are intrinsically linked – Labour is failing both
Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
