Labour Market
Cameron wrong to credit Boris for London living wage
David Cameron's assertion the living wage “is actually a Conservative policy” is incredulous, as is crediting it to the London mayor.
De-regulation won’t solve the jobs crisis
The TUC have published The Red Tape Delusion. The report systematically dismantles the neo-liberal argument that labour market regulation prohibits growth.
Job Guarantees give hope to long-term unemployed
The Government has extended the Future Jobs Fund to everyone out of work and claiming benefits for two years. This progressive policy is a cause for celebration.
A budget for enterprise, if not jobs
On balance, it is probably fair to say the 2010 Budget will be welcomed by most as a small business-friendly one, although the devil will be in the detail.
Government investment is preventing soaring unemployment
The Future Jobs Fund and the Young Person's Guarantee will be extended until 2012. The labour market is starting to recover far earlier than expected.
Labour market in holding pattern
Unemployment has unexpectedly fallen. The labour market effectively remains in a holding pattern with encouraging headline numbers, but worry underlying trends.