McDonald's UK staff stage first-ever strike demanding £10 an hour pay
Staff at two branches stage 24-hour walkout demanding an end to zero-hour contracts.
Beware the cult of Corbyn betraying everything you believe in
We have learned that the usual rules of political engagement don't apply to Saint Jez.
UK unemployment falls to historic lows - but squeeze on household wages tightens
The numbers in work hit the highest total since records began, but real wages fell by 0.5% year-on-year.
Taylor Review fudge will do nothing to prevent the gig economy's race to the bottom
Long seen as the government's "get out of jail free card", the report contains little to warm the heart.
Five things we learnt from the Taylor Review about Britain's gig economy
Taylor says flexibility is key to job creation in the UK, even though millions are in insecure work.
Uber branded 'immoral' by Labour business spokeswoman Rebecca Long-Bailey
Long-Bailey objected to the firm's employment practices, with drivers being treated as contractors.
Unions slam government's long-awaited review of the gig economy
The review by Matthew Taylor will call for a new category of worker called a 'dependent contractor'.
Taylor review into the gig economy set to back worker benefits and minimum wage rights
The study by Matthew Taylor is set to call for a new category of worker called a 'dependent contractor'.
Inside the UK's most pro-Brexit town - where a pro-EU MP is poised to beat Ukip's leader
IBTimes UK travels to Boston, Lincolnshire, where immigration continues to be a major issue.
UK household debt to hit a record £15,000 as wages stagnate
Families are increasingly turning to credit cards and payday loans to pay bills, says TUC.
Labour squeezes top 5% and British business with 'for the many' election manifesto
"We are asking the better-off and the big corporations to pay a little bit more," Jeremy Corbyn said.
The inconvenient truth about food banks: The rich are getting richer - and so are the poor
Food banks are becoming the go-to prop for people who lack actual statistics.
Bernie Sanders champions workers' rights with proposal of $15 minimum wage bill
The US senator will also hold a protest in DC.
Sports Direct installs 30-year-old Barnstaple store manager as workers' board member
The group, controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, has appointed Alex Balacki to stand up for worker's rights.
Labour is suddenly raising its game and it's just in time for the UK local elections
Jeremy Corbyn and his top team are making a string of headline-grabbing policy announcements.
Satirical magazine launches crowdfunding campaign for presidential candidate Francois Fillon
Fillon told a radio host he could not save money on a salary estimated at €22,900 per month.
Who is Jean-Luc Melenchon? French left-winger wants to see a 32-hour working week
Melenchon has risen steadily as a serious contender in France's upcoming presidential election.
Santander offers controversial 1-hour contract to over 300 employees
High-street lender employs 371 staff on a 1-hour contract, but claims workers have full employment rights.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says Britain should not fear debt or borrowing
'It's quite simple – united we stand divided we fall,' said the opposition leader.
Gig economy workers seek government help to secure basic employment rights
More than half of the people working in the gig economy believe they are being exploited, CIPD survey says.
Asda offers 135,000 UK store employees £8.50 per hour as part of new contract
The offered rate is £1 more than the National Living Wage of £7.44.
Tesco to pay back nearly £10m to staff after huge payroll blunder
Supermarket chain say 140,000 workers were mistakenly underpaid under new payroll system.
Sports Direct bids to revive battered reputation by putting workers' representative on board
Founder Mike Ashley plans to have his first shop floor worker on his board by the spring.
Jeremy Corbyn: Budget shows UK economy is not prepared for Brexit
Labour leader warned of under-investment and an over-reliance on consumer spending.
Read Philip Hammond's Budget 2017 speech in full
Chancellor delivers his first ever budget speech in the House of Commons
UK launches advertising campaign to raise awareness of workers' rights for low paid
Drive comes ahead of National Living Wage rising by 30p to £7.50 per hour on 1 April.
Debenhams tops list of 360 employers shamed by the UK Government for underpaying staff
Overall, 360 businesses underpaid 15,520 workers a total of £995,233.
Trump's Labor Secretary pick Andrew Puzder withdraws his nomination
Puzder's confirmation had become more uncertain as Republican senators wavered on voting for him.
Democrats are now the party of immigration, Illinois Congressman says
Luis Gutierrez said the party had now united on the issue.
Apprenticeships scheme risks being being 'poor value' for money
The Institute for Fiscal Studies said the government's plan is too ambitious and poorly targeted.