Sick Britain: where have all the workers gone?
An unwell, understaffed country has emerged from the era of Covid-19.
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The truth about employability
Reaching those who are furthest from the job market requires trust and compassion.
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Why strikers now have the upper hand
The pool of available workers remains vanishingly small. That puts unions in a position of strength.
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The UK’s GDP figures look good, but they don’t tell the whole story
Shaky monthly indicators cannot capture the human picture: real wages are down and life is becoming more difficult.
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Sick Britain: how economic inactivity has surged
A record 2.5 million people are not looking for work because they suffer from long-term sickness.
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Inactivity due to sickness has reached a record high in the UK
There are now almost 2.5 million people out of work due to long-term illness.
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From energy prices to inflation: how Liz Truss plans to tackle the economy
The new Prime Minister will take charge of a country facing huge economic challenges.
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Flat wages, surging stocks: how the rich profited from a 13-year stock market surge
The UK’s lightly-taxed asset boom enriched the wealthy while workers endured a lost decade.
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