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IMF warns against increasingly unfettered capitalism; urges govts to tackle income inequality
In a series of recent statements, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned governments to rein in the excesses of capitalism and take measures to tackle income inequality.
Hull becomes third UK city to request UBI trial
Hull has become the third city to express an interest in being the site of a universal basic income (UBI) trial, with its Council writing to Chancellor Savid Javid requesting his permission to pilot the idea.
Some parents to gain two weeks’ bereavement leave on death of child
Some parents will have the right to two weeks of paid bereavement leave if they lose a child, after the Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay Regulations come into effect in April 2020.
Most people think the govt should do more for the most economically disadvantaged, poll finds
The latest Social Mobility Commission’s poll of the UK population has found that most people think the government is not doing enough to help the most economically disadvantaged members of society to improve their lot.
Most people now believe capitalism does more harm than good, poll finds
Most respondents to a major survey say they believe capitalism does more harm than good, with a majority worried about job loss and financial insecurity.
NHS Funding Bill enters Parliament in week report warns lives are being lost due to staff shortages
The NHS Long Term Plan Funding Bill, which will enshrine in law the Prime Minister’s promise to provide an extra £33.9 billion every year to reach an annual cash injection of £148.5 billion by 2024, entered Parliament this week.
Probation staff face unreasonable workloads, inadequate training and poor working conditions, Inspectorate finds
A report published this week by Her Majesty’s Probation Service Inspectorate has criticised the National Probation Service for its management of staff and their working conditions.
Johnson and employment law – what we know so far
Happy New Year to all from everybody at the Institute of Employment Rights.
Labour promises to close gender pay gap by 2030
The Labour Party has promised to close the gender pay gap by 2030 by improving wages, workers' protections, and enforcement of the law.
Govt plans to amend Human Rights Act would contravene the European Convention on Human Rights, experts warn
The Conservative Party has proposed to amend the Human Rights Act so as to prevent the investigation of British soldiers accused of the murder of Irish citizens during the Troubles.
McStrikers gear up for Global Day of Action
Workers across McDonald's franchises – nicknamed McStrikers – are readying themselves for a Global Day of Action tomorrow (Tuesday 12 November 2019).
Labour pledges one year of statutory maternity pay
The Labour Party has pledged to increase the amount of time women receive statutory maternity pay from nine months to one year if they win the election.
