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Why we need a better employment service for jobseekers
Jobcentre Plus does not help the vast majority find work, says the director of the Institute for Employment Studies.
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Who’s responsible for women’s safety on their commute home?
With ongoing Tube strikes and taxi shortages, someone must take responsibility for women’s safety.
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Feel confident gifting tech to your children this Christmas
Vicki Shotbolt, CEO at Parent Zone, talks about the value of digital devices and the importance of instilling positive online…
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Is Westminster best placed to make detailed funding decisions on devolution?
The Prime Minister seems determined to compete with politicians across the Union yet does not fully understand the devolved nations’…
World leaders must prepare for the climate migration challenge
As mayors we are taking urgent action to address the issue, but we cannot do it alone.
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Give prisoners a right to apprenticeships, say MPs
Robert Halfon has tabled an amendment that would give prisoners a chance to undertake apprenticeships during their sentence.
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The number of unemployed young people on benefits has trebled over the pandemic
The Kickstart scheme has helped get nearly 100,000 young adults into employment but jobseekers are still struggling to land roles.
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