Blog listing
'282' blogs listed
A new economic way is possible in 2018 – but history tells us we need policy change
In effect, our policymakers have given up on the idea of repairing the economy.
What's behind the protests in Iran and what can you do?
Over the New Year, a wave of protests has erupted in Iran, as people in towns all over the country took to the streets to air their grievances.
In 2018, we can heal the divides in our country by making sure everyone has a great job
TUC general secretary Frances O'Grady looks forward to the new year, and the TUC's 150th anniversary
Working people must be at the heart of technological progress
Automation advances must reach the everyday economy
In 2016, London growth was nearly double the UK average
The story of London moving further away from the rest of the UK continues.
Pension reform cliff-edge will hit low earners in retirement
The government's mixed bag of pension reforms risks leaving some low-paid workers hundreds of pounds worse off than their colleagues.
What is the Working Time Directive that Boris and Gove are plotting to scrap?
We need to reflect on whether we are working to live, or as the cabinet minority seem to want, merely living to work.
Why are people dropping out of the workforce?
Employment has fallen and real wages are down for the eighth month in a row.
Boris & Gove's plan to scrap holiday rights for millions
The Sunday Times and Sun have today reported plans by ministers – including Michael Gove and Boris Johnson – to scrap the Working Time Directive.
