Rise and Grind: microwork and hustle culture in the UK|

Microwork is a form of work on digital platforms in which short tasks are assigned [...]

More healthcare professionals given powers to certify fit notes

New legislation to allow a wider range of healthcare professionals to certify fit notes has [...]

Caretaker successfully claims long Covid as disability in landmark tribunal case

Experts warn more cases are likely and urge employers to ‘double down’ on sick leave [...]

Reforming the Mental Health Act

This paper discusses the Government's White Paper on Reforming the Mental Health Act 1983, a [...]

Ukrainian refugees in the UK: Access to public services and employment

This article sets out information on the support available to Ukrainian refugees in the UK, [...]

Not enough money for adult social care reforms, say 98 per cent of councils in LGA survey

Almost all councils (98 per cent) responding to a Local Government Association survey on the [...]

Finding an NHS dentist in England

Details on how to find an NHS dentist appointment and background information on NHS dental [...]

Universal Credit childcare costs

If you pay for childcare while you go to work, Universal Credit can pay some [...]

The Social Security (Additional Payments) Bill 2022-23

This briefing paper provides information on the Social Security (Additional Payments) Bill 2022-23, introduced in [...]

The High Income Child Benefit Charge

The High Income Child Benefit Charge provides for Child Benefit to be clawed back through [...]