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Universal credit claims are soaring - but it’s still not enough to live on
The government’s flagship benefits system offers nowhere near enough support to see working people through the hard times to come.
The new class divide – how Covid-19 exposed and exacerbated workplace inequality in the UK
Coronavirus doesn’t discriminate – but the UK labour market certainly does.
Protecting Palestinian human rights: Supreme Court confirms investment decisions can be used to promote peace
In a blow to the government, the Supreme Court overturned regulations that banned local government pension schemes (LGPSs) from making investment decisions that differ from government foreign and defence policy – in April this year.
As we survey the economic wreckage of Covid-19, how can we rebuild local economies for the better?
Local economies have been impacted differently by the pandemic. That’s why our economic and social responses must be local too.
The triple lock must stay until the UK state pension reaches a decent level
The triple lock must stay until the UK state pension reaches a decent level
A pay freeze is no way to reward public sector workers for putting their lives on the line
It beggars belief that the government would consider freezing the pay of public sector workers at a time like this.
Plummeting economic growth shows why we need a plan to build back better
New figures from the ONS show the UK economy shrank by -5.8 per cent in March, setting alarm bells ringing over what comes next.
The government’s back to work plans still won’t make workplaces safe – here’s why
Government guidance on returning to work is a step in the right direction, but more must be done to ensure employers manage safe working properly.
Can I refuse to work because of coronavirus? We explain your rights
What are your rights if you refuse to work because of safety concerns over coronavirus at your workplace?
