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17 Mar Economy

One year after the P&O Ferries scandal, rogue employers remain free to treat workers appallingly

One year ago today, almost 800 dedicated seafarers were sacked by P&O Ferries unlawfully over video call.

16 Feb Economy

The UK’s workforce is being squeezed on multiple fronts – government and business must respond

Since the start of the pandemic, economic inactivity has increased by about 570,000 people, as seen in the ‘help wanted’ signs on high streets across the country.

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08 Feb Home affairs

Bar Council launches a plan of action to improve ‘Life at the employed Bar’

28 Oct 2022 Economy

It’s time to make flexible working an option for all

Millions of people face the dual challenge of balancing full or part-time work with other responsibilities; flexibility in the workplace is no longer a perk.

What the “Good Work” agenda should like with Labour in power

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28 Sep 2022 Economy

What the “Good Work” agenda should like with Labour in power

The Chartered Management Institute set out three key takeaways from their fringe event at Labour Party Conference, in partnership with the New Statesman.

Keep Thriving: A united effort to improve wellbeing for British workers

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21 Jun 2022 Economy

Keep Thriving: A united effort to improve wellbeing for British workers

At the British Safety Council’s recent parliamentary reception, MPs and peers from across the political spectrum joined industry representatives to discuss how we can ensure workers thrive in a wellbeing-driven environment.

19 May 2022 Economy

Labour Compares Government To P&O Ferries Over Plan To Cut 91,000 Civil Service Jobs

Shadow minister for employment rights and protections Justin Madders has compared the government's decision to axe 91,000 civil service jobs to shamed ferry contractor P&O Ferries's recent sacking of hundreds of staff without warning.

16 May 2022 Social affairs

Minister Says People Should Work More Hours Or Get A “Better Paid Job” To Beat Cost Of Living Crisis

A government minister has said that people struggling with the cost of living crisis should work more hours in order to overcome financial difficulty.

04 May 2022 Communities

We need a dedicated strategy to re-generate our deprived coastal communities

Coastal communities are integral to the United Kingdom’s environmental, social, and economic well-being.

Coca-Cola bottler opens up work experience to everyone

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19 Apr 2022 Economy

Coca-Cola bottler opens up work experience to everyone

Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB is working with careers partner Start, and the UK’s leading young charity for wheelchair users Whizz-Kidz, to provide live online and on-demand work experience programmes.

25 Mar 2022 Economy

The Conservatives are failing to deliver the jobs they promised and are plunging more people into poverty

This week, we heard the Chancellor deliver a limp Spring Statement which – according to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation – will result in 600,000 being people pulled into poverty. The reality is he is making people poorer, with the biggest hit to living standards in record.

17 Mar 2022 Economy

Transport Minister Is "Angry" Over "Wholly Unacceptable" Sacking Of P&O Ferry Staff

Transport minister Robert Courts has criticised the "insensitive" approach taken by P&O after the leading ferry operator made 800 staff redundant today.

10 Feb 2022 Home affairs

We must provide targeted support for homeless EU migrants if we are to end rough sleeping

The scale of homelessness and housing difficulties among EU citizens across Britain has become a growing concern.

Innovation built on solid foundations: How Jersey’s financial sector continues to deliver for the UK and global economies

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21 Jan 2022 Economy

Innovation built on solid foundations: How Jersey’s financial sector continues to deliver for the UK and global economies

It has been 60 years since the birth of Jersey’s modern financial services industry. Over those six decades, the island has developed into an award-winning international finance centre, that adds significant value to both the UK and global economies. The House sat down with Joe Moynihan, CEO of Jersey Finance, to reflect on the journey so far and to discuss the challenges that lie ahead.

21 Jan 2022 Economy

We need a new approach to help businesses get the staff they need

Listening to the Conservative party, you would think that the economy was their get out of jail free card. Labour MPs ask about the parties in Downing Street? “But the economy!” they bellow from across the chamber.

22 Dec 2021 Social affairs

Trade unions are more vital than ever - so why is the government attacking them?

As 2022 begins, a pandemic is raging, nearly a million workers are on zero-hours contracts, two million workers have no right to sick pay and five million earn less than the real living wage. And yet the business secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, is making imposing new red tape on unions his workplace priority – and quietly tabling new anti-union legislation in Parliament.

02 Dec 2021 Health

A third of pregnant women fear losing their job over Covid safety worries - rules protecting them are not fit for purpose

Jessica (pseudonym) was six months pregnant when her boss called her in to “discuss her performance”. After repeatedly asking to work from home since she’d become pregnant, and being refused any additional protections against Covid, she realized that she was being sacked.

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01 Dec 2021 Coronavirus

How we can wise up to disconnection

At the Wise Group, we utilise hard-hitting mentorship to help people take control of their lives. Here’s how our data-driven insights and practical solutions can reconnect individuals with employment, skills, energy, and justice for a sustainable future.

16 Nov 2021 Home affairs

Nobody should be the target of violence and harassment simply for doing their job

We must continue to ensure there are strong measures in place, both here and across the world, to prevent violence and harassment and to protect people from the many forms this can take.

19 Oct 2021 Economy

Any genuine attempt to level up Britain must start with levelling up work

I lost count of how many times the promise to “level up” was repeated during Conservative Party conference. But despite all the hype and sloganeering, Boris Johnson and his government still don’t have a serious plan for raising living standards and tackling inequalities in Britain.

14 Sep 2021 Political parties

Keir Starmer Says A Labour Government Would Raise Minimum Wage To £10 Per Hour And Ban Zero Hours Contracts

Keir Starmer has announced a Labour government would push the minimum wage past £10 an hour and ban zero hours contracts.

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13 Sep 2021 Economy

Join us for the next meeting of the APPG for Management

The next meeting of the APPG for management will take place tomorrow (14th September) on the topic of EDI; fair, inclusive work.

03 Aug 2021 Communities

Local authorities need a greater role to create jobs and training opportunities in their communities

The Skills and Post-16 Education Bill is an important opportunity to tackle our fragmented employment and skills system. With the right funding and freedoms, local authorities can equip people with the skills they need to succeed.

30 Jun 2021 Economy

Government must seize the initiative on flexible working

The Flexible Working Bill would give workers a “day one right” to work flexibly, and compel employers to advertise how jobs could be done flexibly.