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Red wall voters see Keir Starmer as ‘Mr Man-on-the-fence’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
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UK unemployment predicted to hit nearly three million by Christmas
Speed Read Experts warn that new jobs support scheme will not halt job losses as ‘tough’ winter looms
By Mike Starling Last updated
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‘Working from home is here to stay’, new study reveals
Speed Read Institute of Directors survey finds that three in four firms plan to continue with increased home-working post-Covid
By Mike Starling Published
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How other countries are extending or ending furlough
Speed Read Chancellor Rishi Sunak is under pressure to follow lead of nations such as Germany to support workers
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Kickstart scheme explained: the plan to get young people back in work
Speed Read Newly published figures show that a record 538,000 under-25s are claiming Universal Credit
By Mike Starling Last updated
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Six million furloughed workers ‘broke rules by carrying on working during lockdown’
Speed Read New study finds that fifth of staff whose wages were paid by government were ‘compelled’ to work by bosses
By Mike Starling Last updated
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As few as one in ten civil servants heed Boris Johnson’s ‘back to work’ call, new figures show
Speed Read FOI request reveals that between just 10% and 15% of Cabinet Office staff have returned to office
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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The sectors still recruiting during the coronavirus lockdown
In Depth As economists warn of rising unemployment, which companies are still hiring?
By The Week Staff Last updated
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What does furloughing mean and who is eligible?
In Depth Scheme to keep workers in their jobs goes live today
By James Ashford Last updated
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Coronavirus: who qualifies for statutory sick pay?
In Depth Government under fire for suggesting workers who are not eligible should apply for universal credit
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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Why Peru’s McDonald’s have closed their doors
Speed Read The deaths of two teenage employees has prompted protests over workplace safety
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Instant Opinion: men ‘getting away with murder’ using ‘rough sex defence’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 15 November
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Published
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Why has employment fallen at fastest rate in four years?
Speed Read Experts blame store closures and slowing economy for the drop
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Absence rates halve - is the day of the sickie over?
Speed Read Number of people off work reduced by 50% in two decades
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