A UCU report exposes the use of “gig-economy contracts” by British universities, with the University of Manchester having 80% of research staff on fixed-term contracts

Joe Manock discusses the difficulty of protecting workers rights in an increasingly precarious job market.

The study found that young renters were most affected by rising house prices, with some cutting down on essential living costs to be able to pay rent

Drivers’ experience on the platform, preferences of where and when to work, and driving speed account for difference in pay