Security firm denies claims of ‘Big Brother’ tactics, amid tracking app row
The firm say no one will be forced to download the app, and that it will be used to protect staff. But the GMB union are concerned.
Social Justice
IWD: The law changes Britain needs this International Women’s Day
From the gender pay gap to the ‘pink tax’, we need bold policies to tackle inequality, writes the Lib Dems’ Lorely Burt.
EXCLUSIVE: Affordable housing provider in dispute over ‘unaffordable’ leases
Are leasehold extensions making so-called ‘affordable homes’ unaffordable?
Britain’s close neighbour is set to ban zero hours contracts
It could pile pressure on the Tories to ban the controversial contracts.
Labour has just pledged to bring back legal aid to beat “flawed DWP decisions”
Legal and human rights groups around the country celebrated the announcement.
Yes Andrew Marr, rising homelessness is a political choice
The BBC host lamented the rising number of homeless people on the streets of Britain during the festive season, but forgot to explain why. Kevin Gulliver writes.
A black Friday for e-giant bosses: How the EU is taking on the likes of Amazon
Amazon made £22bn in revenue last year across Europe – and paid just £48.8m in taxes. But now the EU is getting tough on the online giants, writes Jude Kirton-Darling MEP.
Bet365 pay bonanza: Why executive pay is not a ‘private’ matter
No one ‘deserves’ £265m a year. Society should define fair pay, writes accounting expert Prem Sikka.
If you really care about mental health at work, you should be suspicious of these Tory plans
Without an overhaul of workplace rights, Tory plans for Mental Health First Aid are barely a sticking plaster.
Why can’t we let Steve Bannon speak? Because when he does fascists resurface
The godfather of the alt-right appeared at the Oxford Union last week. Suddenly swastikas started appearing on the town’s walls.