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Britain needs a pay rise

Frances O’Grady uses annual New Year message to issue direct challenge to PM and government to get wages rising.

Frances O'Grady - 30 Dec 2021

Economy, jobs and pay

The government's plans for care takes from the poor and protects the rich

The Health and Care Bill in reality only protects the homes and assets of the wealthy.

James McKenna - 22 Nov 2021

Pensions and benefits

care

Three reasons we still need the pensions triple lock

The triple lock remains necessary and affordable, and has a vital role to play in making sure that today’s workers have the security of a decent state pension in future.

Jack Jones - 22 Jun 2021

Pensions and benefits

Worker

High rejection rates show the self-isolation payment scheme isn’t fit for purpose

The self-isolation payment scheme was meant to solve the problem of workers being unable to self-isolate. But a combination of strict criteria and low funding means that 7-in-10 applicants to the scheme are rejected.

Alex Collinson - 15 Feb 2021

Pensions and benefits

Worker

£13 a day isn’t enough - isolating workers need proper sick pay

The government's proposed payouts for low-paid workers forced to self-isolate don't go far enough.

Tim Sharp - 27 Aug 2020

Health and safety

Mum with baby

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.

Anjum Klair - 19 May 2020

Pensions and benefits

foodbank

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

Jack Jones - 14 May 2020

Pensions and benefits

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Protecting pensions after coronavirus

Unions and pension schemes are being supportive of employers struggling with the pandemic. When the recovery starts that support should be repaid.

Jack Jones - 01 May 2020

Pensions and benefits

Pension pot

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