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The crisis in criminal justice is too acute for the new PM to ignore
The next Prime Minister must tackle the crisis engulfing the Criminal Justice System if it's to survive.
A just transition to a greener, fairer economy? Here's how
Our workers and communities most affected by the climate crisis must have a leading voice in how we move forward.
Zero-hours contracts - what you need to know and why they should be banned
Hundreds of thousands of UK workers are trapped in jobs so insecure they’re unable to plan childcare or budget for their weekly shop.
Sustainable development isn't just about jobs - it's about decent work for all
A self-congratulatory new government report glosses over the work of trade unions to support decent work around the globe.
To bring back bus travel, we should learn from the Swiss
Research shows that public transport in general and buses in particular are often seen as the distant second preference to private cars. So, if travellers are choosing other options, why should we worry so much about the bus?
Latest growth figures betray dangerous weakness in UK economy
The indications are that we're heading for zero GDP growth in the second quarter of this year.
Boom in gig economy workers shows struggle to make ends meet
Younger people most likely to be working for a gig economy 'platform'.
Government progress on Sustainable Development Goals falls short
A new government progress report on securing decent work for all fails to take account of the rise in insecure work, modern slavery and the lack of training for workers.
How green is your workplace? It's time we all found out
Meeting the challenge of the climate emergency means taking action to reduce our carbon footprint at work.
Two years after Grenfell, the fight for justice continues
The Grenfell tragedy must never happen again. The new prime minister should make our buildings safe, invest in fire protection and reform fire and building safety systems.
