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The TUC says that Artificial Intelligence-powered technologies are being used for day-to-day line management, performance ratings, shift allocation and deciding who is disciplined or made redundant.

The pay gap for disabled workers has widened to £3,800 per year, an increase of £800 over the last year for someone working a 35 hour week.

Union learning has proven to be particularly effective at reaching individuals who would not otherwise have engaged in learning, says the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Employers can still file criminal 'absconding' charges against workers who leave their job without permission, and will remain responsible for their workers’ residence permits, thus retaining considerable power over those employees.