Work
‘It’s an epidemic’: 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
‘It’s an epidemic’: 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
People like pregnant mum-to-be Maria are struggling to make ends meet thanks to insecure work that leaves them vulnerable to rent rises
DWP benefits ‘too low’ to cover basic living costs, government warned: ‘Completely unacceptable’
DWP benefits ‘too low’ to cover basic living costs, government warned: ‘Completely unacceptable’
The work and pensions committee recommends that benefits are increased each year according to a new benchmark which takes living costs into account
It’s truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can’t find work
It’s truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can’t find work
Food bank manager Charlotte White writes about how the government’s drive to push people into work means people are being left without food
‘Thank God it’s Thursday!’: Will we have a four-day working week by 2030? Yes, probably
‘Thank God it’s Thursday!’: Will we have a four-day working week by 2030? Yes, probably
‘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
Cost of living: Single mum who works full-time recalls struggle to pay bills – and how she found help
Cost of living: Single mum who works full-time recalls struggle to pay bills – and how she found help
‘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
What is the right to disconnect and does the UK need it to stop people burning out?
What is the right to disconnect and does the UK need it to stop people burning out?
Just 5% of people with a learning disability are employed. This woman is out to prove the world wrong
Just 5% of people with a learning disability are employed. This woman is out to prove the world wrong
It takes a lot of hard work to realise how stupid hard work is
It takes a lot of hard work to realise how stupid hard work is
This Strictly Come Dancing super-fan has big dreams and wants to bust myths about Down’s syndrome
This Strictly Come Dancing super-fan has big dreams and wants to bust myths about Down’s syndrome
Housing association scheme helped 1,000 residents start a business – but it’s winding down due to Brexit
Housing association scheme helped 1,000 residents start a business – but it’s winding down due to Brexit
A Michelin star chef is opening a pop-up restaurant staffed entirely by homeless people
A Michelin star chef is opening a pop-up restaurant staffed entirely by homeless people
Symeon Brown: What do influencers tell us about the future of work?
Symeon Brown: What do influencers tell us about the future of work?
What businesses can do to help tackle the cost of living crisis
What businesses can do to help tackle the cost of living crisis
How to express yourself if you want others to cooperate with you – new research
How to express yourself if you want others to cooperate with you – new research
Harass and humiliate: Angela Rayner is the public face of a common workplace experience
Harass and humiliate: Angela Rayner is the public face of a common workplace experience
Bankers’ pay outpacing inflation shows the cost of living crisis is ‘not equal’
Bankers’ pay outpacing inflation shows the cost of living crisis is ‘not equal’
Exclusive: You can’t get a job if you can’t afford the internet, say 9 in 10 Brits
Exclusive: You can’t get a job if you can’t afford the internet, say 9 in 10 Brits
‘Heartbreaking’ reports from food bank users show mental health impact of poverty
‘Heartbreaking’ reports from food bank users show mental health impact of poverty
Universal credit: New sanctions threat sparks fears of poverty and debt after four weeks
Universal credit: New sanctions threat sparks fears of poverty and debt after four weeks
How experts think the government should actually be levelling up the country
How experts think the government should actually be levelling up the country
Universal credit claimants will be forced to apply for more jobs or lose their benefits
