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key workers

December 9, 2020

RSA calls for a new deal for key workers

A new online sales tax on Amazon and a levy on PPE ‘pandemic profiteers’ could pay for the package, says the RSA.
September 1, 2020

Research finds key workers struggling with money and mental health problems

Key workers are risking their mental and physical health to hold down their jobs, says a new report from the RSA.
August 22, 2020

Six million fall behind on bills because of coronavirus

Those who were shielding, unpaid carers and key workers are at least twice as likely to have fallen behind on a household bill because of coronavirus.
June 29, 2020

One million pupils in England taught in classes of 31-plus

New data shows the highest proportion of secondary pupils for 40 years are being taught in classes of more than 31 .
June 22, 2020

100,000 social homes a year needed as part of COVID-19 recovery, say councils

Delivering 100,000 new high-quality social homes each year would bring significant benefits to the national economy, says the Local Government Association.
June 1, 2020

Survey reveals true extent of COVID-19 impact on young women

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating existing inequalities for young women, leaving many feeling underpaid, undervalued and worried about the future, a new survey has found.
May 10, 2020

Call for most vulnerable workers to have a right to be furloughed

Citizens Advice is calling for the most vulnerable workers to have a right to be furloughed if their work would require them to breach public health advice.
April 30, 2020

The cleaner and the manager: a cautionary tale

For several weeks now, we have been standing on our doorsteps applauding and banging on saucepans in communal displays of solidarity for the ‘key workers’ who are –
April 29, 2020

Report finds women, young people and low-paid bear biggest risks from coronavirus crisis

The bottom 30 per cent of earners are more than twice as likely to be employed in key workers sectors as the top 10 per cent.
April 27, 2020

Key workers’ hourly wages 8% lower on average than other employees

Compared to similar workers in non-key occupations, the average key worker earns around nine per cent less per hour.