Sports Direct's Mike Ashley vows to cut back on zero hours contracts
The retailer and its investors remain on course for a showdown over how the business is run.
UberEATS bosses 'open to talks' as drivers plan London strike over pay
Couriers at app-based food delivery service plan wildcat walkout in a bid to get London Living Wage.
Pressure mounts on Mike Ashley as influential investors call for overhaul at Sports Direct
Disgruntled investors worth £14trn throw down challenge to buccaneering UK sports retailer.
Sports Direct's working practices called into question by shareholders' group
A government report accuses Sports Direct of subjecting employees to "appalling" work conditions.
Rising consumer credit traps families as UK economy shows signs of slowing
Consumer credit growth rates have hit 10-year highs as households turn to cards to make ends meet.
BBC's spin on Hunger Games for the poor gets slammed as 'poverty porn'
Public petition to axe the show has failed as the series begins tonight on BBC2.
The reasons why Trump has traction among those left behind by globalisation
Exhaustion with the socioeconomics that followed the global financial crisis has bolstered Trump's campaign.
Is American Apparel quitting Los Angeles?
Controversial retailer looking to slash costs.
Gig economy comes under pressure to share the good times with its workers
Employment credentials of digital economy stars Uber and Deliveroo have withered under intense scrutiny.
Sports Direct warehouse staff to be handed £1m in back pay
Firm agrees deal with HMRC and Unite union to compensate workers at its controversial Derbyshire plant.
Why the Deliveroo strike matters for the future of workers' rights
Gig economy may mean lower prices but it relies on people who are often exploited.
Owen Smith risks business anger with £8.25 per hour 'real' Living Wage promise
Labour leadership challenger will unveil major policy during speech to supporters in Milton Keynes.
What I learned about poverty while working in Blackpool
All of us will have to foot the bill for allowing people to fester in forgotten parts of the country.
Real Good Food swings to profit after sugar unit sale
The bakery and Real Good Food business said its disposal of Napier Brown helped 'transform' business.
Britain rock bottom of wage growth ladder
Britain's real wage tumble 10.4% between 2007 and 2015 compared to 6.4% average growth among OECD countries.
DNC 21016: Bernie Sanders looks to heal Democratic rift with Clinton endorsement during speech
She'll make an 'outstanding president,' Bernie declares during speech at the end of convention day one.
Mike Ashley rebuked for 'Victorian' labour conditions at Sports Direct
MPs accuse Ashley of turning a blind eye to 'appalling' work practices at retailer's Shirebrook warehouse.
Labour leadership: Read Jeremy Corbyn's full speech as he launches bid to retain top job
Read Jeremy Corbyn's full speech from campaign launch to retain Labour leadership
Hillary Clinton is trolling Republican Party on Twitter during its Ohio convention
Democrat shares praise she has received from Republicans over the years during party's national convention.
Uber begins court battle with London drivers over employment rights
Cab hire service Uber begins a court case in London over whether its drivers are staff or self-employed
Kuwait becomes first Gulf country to set minimum wage of $200 a month for maids
The Gulf country has set 60 dinars a month as basic wage for domestic helps.
National Living Wage: Employers respond by raising prices or reducing profits instead of cutting jobs, report says
The findings are based on an Ipsos MORI survey of 500 business organisations.
Millions of south-east Asian jobs could be taken over by robots within two decades
The textile and garment industry is believed to be most at risk from losing jobs to robots.
Indian government doles out 24% salary increase to 10 million civil servants
More than 5 million government employees and 5.8 million pensioners will benefit.
How much do Uber drivers earn in US? Leaked documents suggest pay barely meets minimum wage
New calculations based on internal data has led to accusations of underpayment for 'employees' in the US.
EU referendum: Voters give reasons behind Leave or Remain ballots
Polls are open and voters have until 10pm to have their say on Britain's future in the EU.
Donald Trump is so rich 'because he does not pay his bills' claim workers and subcontractors
Trump has been the target of 3,500 lawsuits, many of them filed by small businessmen for non-payment of bills.
EU referendum: Almost half of British households are worried about income impact of Brexit vote
Research from Scottish Friendly shows over 50% of UK households are concerned about the EU referendum vote.
21st century tech revives aristocratic lifestyles with on-demand servant economy
Apps like Uber and Airbnb helped create servants-as-a-service, akin to life at Downton Abbey.
Mike Ashley admits losing grip as Sports Direct empire accused of 'workhouse conditions'
Sports Direct owner fields allegations of mistreatment of staff at Shirebrook warehouse.