The UK government has put forward ambitious plans to reform the UK’s employment support system. Helping people to find, stay in and succeed at work is a complex policy area. With unemployment at historically low levels, the key issue driving these new reforms is the high number of people – nine million across the country – considered to be “economically inactive”.
Do you prefer Black Friday or Cyber Monday? The January sales or Amazon’s Prime Day? Or perhaps you like to hold out for a good old fashioned everything-must-go shop clearance.
1000 Words/ShutterstockBetween 1945, when the second world war ended, and the start of the 2010s, average life expectancy and mortality rates in high-income countries improved continuously.
Bitcoin has soared to an all-time price high, but will it continue? Advocates of the world’s largest cryptocurrency hope its value will continue to soar when Donald Trump returns to the White House.
When the long awaited inquiry into the Captain Tom Foundation charity was published, it did not bring good news for the Ingram-Moore family – or the reputation of charities more generally.
Duncan Andison/ShutterstockAs climate change speeds up and resources become more scarce, businesses are realising that innovation and sustainable practices are becoming necessities rather than merely nice things to do.
LightField Studios/ShutterstockWho hasn’t heard someone ask, “How much for cash?” While it may seem harmless, research reveals such demands contribute to a growing culture of informality in business.
NatashaPhoto/ShutterstockAfter several years of stellar sales growth, demand for alternative meats appears to be plummeting.
Vergani Fotografia/ShutterstockThe nature of work, money, the housing market and life today means that many people are likely to find themselves in a mixed-finance relationship.
If you are in your 20s or 30s and dating, this may sound familiar – your partner may have started their career already while you are still a student. You may already own a property and meet someone struggling to pay the bills.
Donald Trump and Elon Musk have apparently become great friends over recent months. Musk poured millions of dollars into Trump’s successful election campaign, and has been a vocal and visible supporter of the president-elect.
