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'Huge mandate': Brits of all political stripes want stronger rights for workers, poll finds
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'Huge mandate': Brits of all political stripes want stronger rights for workers, poll finds
A workers' rights bill is set to be included in the upcoming King's Speech, and will see a crackdown on fire and rehire, a commitment to equal pay protections for minority ethnic and disabled workers, and flexible working rights
From a new UK pilot to union backing: The four-day working week has never been closer to reality
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From a new UK pilot to union backing: The four-day working week has never been closer to reality
Nearly half of brain injury survivors claim benefits – without enough support to get back to work
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Nearly half of brain injury survivors claim benefits – without enough support to get back to work
Emilia Clarke feared being fired from Game of Thrones after brain injury
Emilia Clarke feared being fired from Game of Thrones after brain injury
FOSO is the new FOMO: Why are we so afraid to switch off and be out of office?
FOSO is the new FOMO: Why are we so afraid to switch off and be out of office?
How this social enterprise is tackling stigma and helping neurodiverse people into work
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How this social enterprise is tackling stigma and helping neurodiverse people into work
'It's an epidemic': 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
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'It's an epidemic': 1.4 million workers trapped in insecure jobs are stuck in precarious rented homes
DWP benefits 'too low' to cover basic living costs, government warned: 'Completely unacceptable'
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DWP benefits 'too low' to cover basic living costs, government warned: 'Completely unacceptable'
It's truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can't find work
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It's truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can't find work
'Thank God it's Thursday!': Will we have a four-day working week by 2030? Yes, probably
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'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
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'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
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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
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'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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Housing association scheme helped 1,000 residents start a business – but it’s winding down due to Brexit
The number of working people facing homelessness is rising sharply
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The number of working people facing homelessness is rising sharply
A Michelin star chef is opening a pop-up restaurant staffed entirely by homeless people
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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?
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Symeon Brown: What do influencers tell us about the future of work?
What businesses can do to help tackle the cost of living crisis
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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
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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
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