The government’s Work Programme (still) isn’t working
New ONS figures reveal that the number of long-term unemployed has more than doubled since May 2010: a new milestone in the Work Programme’s litany of failure.
New ONS figures reveal that the number of long-term unemployed has more than doubled since May 2010: a new milestone in the Work Programme’s litany of failure.
The scandal surrounding the exploitation of unpaid stewards at the jubilee celebrations is the latest object lesson in the Work Programme’s many systemic flaws.
The government has stripped A4e of its welfare-to-work contract following fraud and corruption allegations and a series of arrests, reports Shamik Das.
As Nick Clegg formally launches the Youth Contract today, Izzy Koksal explains how everybody, taxpayers and the unemployed alike, are getting a rough deal.
A leaked internal A4e document has revealed evidence of “systemic fraud” at the company, BBC Newsnight’s Paul Mason revealed tonight.
An internal A4e document suggests A4e’s work programme performance has been poor. We round up the evidence and allow readers to make up their own mind.
Fiona MacTaggart writes about the two years she’s spent fighting against A4e and their shoddy practices; Now that it’s all blown up, what’s next?
Alex Hern celebrates a minor victory over workfare, but warns that there is more to fight for in the future.
Izzy Koksal details the government’s overall plans for workfare, and shows that they have no intention of backing down without a fight.
Richard Exell looks at the tricky issues dividing workfare (bad) from mandating paid work (good). Is there a line that can be drawn?