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Big Issue’s recruitment service for people facing barriers to work reports 13% growth in 2024-25

Big Issue’s recruitment service for people facing barriers to work reports 13% growth in 2024-25
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
Uncertainty around disability benefit cuts is triggering bipolar symptoms, experts warn

Uncertainty around disability benefit cuts is triggering bipolar symptoms, experts warn
Labour warned ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ over plan to ‘help’ neurodivergent people on benefits into work

Labour warned ‘one size doesn’t fit all’ over plan to ‘help’ neurodivergent people on benefits into work
‘We’re overdue an update:’ A four-day working week will be ‘the norm’ in five years, most Brits say

‘We’re overdue an update:’ A four-day working week will be ‘the norm’ in five years, most Brits say
Working from home isn’t ‘proper work’, ex-Asda boss says. Is flexible work really destroying Britain?

Working from home isn’t ‘proper work’, ex-Asda boss says. Is flexible work really destroying Britain?
London workers earn in 8 months what Burnley workers do in a year. It’s hurting UK growth

London workers earn in 8 months what Burnley workers do in a year. It’s hurting UK growth
DWP’s ‘misleading and unfair’ consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules

DWP’s ‘misleading and unfair’ consultation on disability benefit reforms unlawful, High Court rules
Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge
Christmas is a punishing time if you work in the NHS. It’s pushing staff to the edge
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
DWP’s quiet plan to ‘keep Britain working’ might not win elections – but it could change lives

DWP’s quiet plan to ‘keep Britain working’ might not win elections – but it could change lives
Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it’s becoming an uncomfortable crisis

Millions of British adults lack basic literacy skills – and it’s becoming an uncomfortable crisis
Calls to give Syrian asylum seekers right to work while UK suspends refugee applications

Calls to give Syrian asylum seekers right to work while UK suspends refugee applications
Letters: The UK government is assisting the dying every day of innocent Palestinians in Gaza

Letters: The UK government is assisting the dying every day of innocent Palestinians in Gaza
More than 50,000 UK workers homeless this Christmas: ‘No guarantee that work means a home’

More than 50,000 UK workers homeless this Christmas: ‘No guarantee that work means a home’
People with disabilities and ill health more likely to leave work, study finds – the DWP must fix this

People with disabilities and ill health more likely to leave work, study finds – the DWP must fix this
The UK must change for disabled people in 2025 – so we can live the lives we deserve

The UK must change for disabled people in 2025 – so we can live the lives we deserve
Starmer’s intention for work and benefits should be applauded – but it must come with good jobs

Starmer’s intention for work and benefits should be applauded – but it must come with good jobs
Last Christmas I was in prison. This year I’m working in a London fine-dining restaurant

Last Christmas I was in prison. This year I’m working in a London fine-dining restaurant
Labour has declared ‘war on benefits’. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing
