Business manifestos: six pre-election proposals touted by UK industry
Bereaved father wins change to parental leave law in three UK nations
March 2024
Observer business agenda
A minimum wage alone can’t fix the UK poverty scandal
The 25-year-old pay floor is justly celebrated but doesn’t tackle issues that mean exploitation and misery for many
January 2024
Hidden gems from the world of research
Healthy competition is good for keeping wages up, as well as prices down
Torsten Bell
The spotlight is rightly falling on the power of businesses with few competitors to exploit employees
November 2023
What to expect in the autumn statement 2023
From Whitehall to welfare and pay to pensions, here is what Jeremy Hunt is likely to announce
August 2023
UK unions say cutting maternity pay for striking pregnant workers is ‘immoral’
‘Never again’: is Britain finally ready to return to the office?
July 2023
Labour should woo self-employed to win next election, says report
Exclusive: Fabian Society argues rights of employees should be extended to 4 million who work for themselves
June 2023
‘Woefully inadequate’: UK fathers on why they need more paternity leave
‘Measly’ paternity rights mean nearly a third of UK fathers take no leave – report
May 2023
UK rapid grocery firms plan to put riders back on zero-hour contracts
Couriers will be moved to cheaper insecure deals after government fails on promise to bring in new employment bill
April 2023
Notes and queries
Readers reply: which professions offer the best pay for the least amount of effort?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
March 2023
The perk-cession is here. You lose free food and laundry, but you could have a more satisfying life?
Stefan Stern
With fewer add-on goodies to offer, firms may have to think about workplace culture and a better work/life balance, says author Stefan Stern
December 2022
UK staff to have right to ask for flexible working from day one in job
Legislation brought forward but unions say government could go further to make it ‘the norm’
October 2022
Cost of living crisis: are you missing out on help from your employer?
UK drivers for Bolt ride-hailing app pursue worker benefits claim
September 2022
TfL cleaners, caterers and security staff to get free transport in London
Sainsbury’s raises staff pay again as part of £25m support package
August 2022
Quiet quitting: why doing the bare minimum at work has gone global
The meaninglessness of modern work – and the pandemic – has led many to question their approach to their jobs
June 2022
Banning babies from parliament shows just how out of touch Westminster is
Stella Creasy
If we want more women with children to become MPs we need family-friendly policies for parents like me in the Commons, says Walthamstow MP Stella Creasy
