Health & Wellbeing
Night workers face inequalities in pay, health, safety and dignity, study finds
Research from UCL found that workers reported harassment, theft and discrimination at work and while travelling.
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Women out of work in late 50s hit hardest by state pension age increases – IFS
The research found that women already out of work were more likely to have low incomes, poor health or a disability.
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Football pay gap leaves female players with far smaller pensions – Standard Life
Women were 20% more likely than men to cut pension contributions during financial pressure.
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Uber drivers face more unpaid hours under dynamic pay system, study reveals
The report found that gross hourly pay fell from £22.20 to £19.06, before even counting costs like car hire, fuel, insurance or parking.
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Workers from poorer backgrounds face increased disadvantages in top jobs, research reveals
The Queen Mary University of London and IES study found that those from less privileged backgrounds earned less and had worse working conditions than wealthier peers.
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Plymouth institutions unite to boost local workforce and tackle inequality
The agreement sets out areas for joint working, such as workforce development, community well-being, local supply chains, and reducing environmental impacts.