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November 25, 2020

Every £1 spent on union-led training pays almost £13 into the economy

The TUC is calling the on government to urgently rethink its proposal to axe the Union Learning Fund and to reinstate it in the Spending Review.
October 21, 2020

Employers and unions unite in call to save Union Learning Fund

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.
October 18, 2020

COVID-19 risks turning inequality fault lines into chasms, says CQC

The Care Quality Commission has called for a new deal for the care workforce, which develops clear career progression, secures the right skills for the sector, better recognises and values staff, invests in their training and supports appropriate professionalisation.
September 28, 2020

COVID-19 economic fallout likely to significantly increase regional inequalities, says NEF

We must build a recovery on the back of good quality, well-paid work in green industries, says the New Economics Foundation.
July 27, 2020

Micro-enterprises in Rakhine state promote female leadership, solidarity and social cohesion

Micro-enterprises set up by the Lutheran World Federation in Myanmar are scaling up their production to meet the increased demand for reusable face masks in the camps for internally displaced people and other communities.
July 14, 2020

EU money which could help England recover from COVID-19 'risks going back to Brussels'

More than £730 million may be sent back to Brussels if the funding is not allocated by the Government before the end of the year, councils warn.
June 12, 2020

LGA report says a 'green jobs bonanza' is possible in England

Demand for green jobs will rapidly increase as the nation transitions to a net zero economy, and will help to counter the unprecedented job losses due to coronavirus , says a new report.
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 –
March 7, 2020

Young women’s unpaid work 'worth £140 billion to UK economy'

The government should reconsider the term 'economically inactive' and recognise the value of unpaid work young women do, and how it contributes to society, says the Young Women's Trust.
February 18, 2020

Free e-learning programme for unpaid carers launched

The interactive e-learning programme helps carers understand the unique skills and knowledge they apply on a day-to-day basis in their caring role, and how they can transfer these skills to the workplace.