Gig economy drivers struggle to make ends meet despite working 12-hour days
A survey shows that four in five drivers working for two private hire app companies, say their earnings do not cover the cost of living.
Social Justice
Research finds millions of women earn less than Real Living Wage, and are disproportionately impacted by the cost of living crisis
‘The sticky floor of low pay and precarious work is holding women back, true equity needs to start with a real Living Wage.’
‘Shocking’: London doctor shares pitiful salary on Twitter sparking outpour of disbelief and anger
‘I was earning more than that for part time work, 15 years ago! The wages are appalling. I had no idea.’
Report finds workers on lower pay likelier to quit job due to ill health
The Learning and Work Institute is urging the government to ‘engage Britain’s 1.7 million forgotten workers.’
RCN warns Rishi Sunak is failing patients and damaging economy
The Royal College of Nursing has warned the prime minister that the NHS is deteriorating rapidly on his watch.
Three anti-strike bill petitions gaining big results
As the contentious anti-strike bill moves a step closer to becoming law, efforts are being ramped up to protect the right to strike.
Calls made for 0.7% international aid target to be reinstated to help protect world’s most vulnerable communities
‘The UK was the only G7 country to cut foreign aid during the pandemic. Its routine failure to meet funding deadlines as well as reinstate the 0.7% target means that far too many people in the developing world are suffering the catastrophic effects of the UK government’s decisions.’
Campaigners warn journalist arrests could become common under Public Order Bill
Justice, a law reform and human rights charity, has raised concerns that if the impending Public Order Bill is passed into law, the detention of journalists may become ‘commonplace.’
Universal Credit claimants could lose £1,000 a year
‘Anything short of raising all benefits in line with inflation will blight millions more childhoods and weaken our future economy.’
Union warns of further poverty if benefits aren’t brought in line with inflation
‘Attempting to balance the books on the backs of the poorest in society is fundamentally wrong at any time and it will be especially devastating for many workers in the midst of a cost of living crisis.’