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The long journey to becoming an astronaut
In The Spotlight Soaring into space remains a dream of children and adults alike – but how do you become an astronaut?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Why au pairs might become a thing of the past
Under The Radar Brexit and wage ruling are threatening the 'mutually beneficial arrangement'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The birth of the weekend: how workers won two days off
The Explainer Since the 1960s, there has been talk of a four-day-week, and post-pandemic work patterns have strengthened those calls
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Withdrawing benefits: 'war on work shy' or 'matter of fairness'?
Talking Point Jeremy Hunt to boost minimum wage while cracking down on claimants who refuse to look for work
By The Week Staff Published
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Early retirees: should they get on their bikes?
Talking Point Mel Stride suggests over-50s should consider joining Deliveroo
By The Week Staff Published
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Trade unions explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth How organised labour fought for rights in the modern workplace
By Rebecca Gillie Last updated
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The jobs most and least at risk of being replaced by AI
Under the Radar AI could affect roughly 300 million full-time jobs if it reaches its full potential
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet Published
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How Amazon’s first UK strike could be a sign of things to come
feature Big Tech is facing increasing pressure from unions as cost-of-living crisis fuels nationwide unrest
By The Week Staff Published
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Minimum service levels and the right to strike
Talking Point Government’s proposed anti-strike laws will soon be debated by MPs
By Kate Samuelson Last updated
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Pros and cons of hybrid working
Pros and Cons According to the latest data Tuesday to Thursday is the new working week in the City of London
By Mike Starling Last updated
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‘Quiet firing’ explained – and warning signs to watch out for
Under the Radar Research suggests female employees are more likely to be frozen out of jobs
By Richard Windsor Published
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Should benefits rise with inflation?
Talking Point Liz Truss reportedly preparing to break predecessor’s promise as insiders warn move would be ‘politically unstainable’
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of a four-day working week
Pros and Cons Think-tank says shift in working patterns could help alleviate the cost-of-living crisis
By The Week Staff Published
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Why real wages have suffered ‘their sharpest fall on record’
Business Briefing Even pay rises aren’t preventing workers from feeling worse off – and that’s a big problem
By The Week Staff Last updated
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