Author: IER
Inequality: a growing global threat
23 January 2014
Oxfam published a report on Monday, 20 January 2014, that revealed shocking statistics regarding the ever-growing problem of income inequality.
Tory think tank out of touch on pension issues
23 January 2014
Policy Exchange think tank ignores cost of living struggle in backwards proposals to tackle “pensioner poverty”
Tory Employment Minister criticised for being out of touch
23 January 2014
Employment Minister Esther McVey has shocked the nation by accusing youngsters of being snobs when it comes to employment.
BAM HR head ‘never questioned’ secrecy surrounding blacklisters TCA
Appearing in front of the Scottish Affairs Committee, which is running an inquiry into blacklisting in the construction industry, former Head of HR at BAM Nuttall Patrick Swift insisted that although he knew his involvement with The Consulting Association (TCA) should be kept secret, he never questioned whether this could be a sign that the organisation was involved in wrongdoing.
University bosses attempt to intimidate striking staff
22 January 2014
University bosses have been accused of using methods of intimidation against their members of staff in attempt to discourage them from taking strike action.
Consultation to be launched on dangerous EU-US deal
22 January 2014
Following what has been described as "unprecedented public interest" in talks between the EU and US on a potentially dangerous trade deal, EU Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht has promised a public consultation will be held.
Right to request flexible working delayed
22 January 2014
The Coalition's forays into improving workers' protection are weak at best, and now even a mostly futile new "right" is to be delayed.
Bedroom tax targets the weak and vulnerable
21 January 2014
The bedroom tax has once again caused controversy as five severely disabled tenants challenge the housing benefit cut, arguing that it is an attack against the poor and vulnerable.
Inequality leads to unrest at work
20 January 2014
According to a report, the recent rise in levels of sickness and strikes is due to inequality and low pay at work. It seems that workers are not satisfied with the low pay that many of them receive in comparison to their fat cat bosses.
Rise in employment limited to London and the South East
20 January 2014
A report by the TUC has shown that the chances of getting a job in the North East, North West, West Midlands and South West have decreased ever since 2010. According to the report, any recovery in employment is skewed to London and the South East of Britain.
Public ‘misinformed’ regarding migration statistics
17 January 2014
Immigration is a hot topic at the moment, but the latest figures have shown that many people are being misinformed in regard to immigration, as the government keeps on peddling its myths in order to scare people of the effects of immigration on the UK.
