06 September 2013

By Sarah Glenister

Next week, the Committee stage for the Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill begins – coinciding with TUC Congress. And it seems public outcry may have forced the Tories to back down on some points.

05 September 2013

By Sarah Glenister, IER staff

Over three years into the Coalition's leadership, the government is now applauding itself for a mediocre rise in economic growth, which remains at a sluggish 0.7%. But the only real indicator of recovery is a long-term improvement in living standards. So how sustainable is the UK's wealth, and how many people feel its effects?

04 September 2013

By Carolyn Jones, Director of the IER

Giving workers a voice is critical if the UK is to recover its economy, greater equality and quality of life.

13 August 2013

Prof Keith Ewing, IER President

There has been much hand-wringing about the growing scandal of zero-hours contracts. Apparently the Office for National Statistics has greatly under-estimated the phenomenon, with revised estimates suggesting that at least a million workers are engaged on such contracts.

31 July 2013

Business Secretary Vince Cable has said the law will be tough on blacklisting if the practice is exposed at Crossrail, but how much faith should we have in his words?

31 July 2013

By Sarah Glenister, IER staff

With a storm gathering in both the left and right-wing media this week over zero-hours contracts – which the coverage suggests are only ever met with repulsion from the public – you would expect some strong government promises and robust inquiries into the problem.