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Three-quarters of London businesses say poverty affects their workers
The overwhelming majority of London businesses say that their workers are directly affected by poverty, new research reveals today.
| Published: | 21 July 2021 |
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New SMF project to engage London businesses on reducing poverty in the capital
The Social Market Foundation is seeking the views of London’s business community as it launches a new multi-year project with Trust for London, examining the practical steps firms can take to reduce poverty in the capital.
| Published: | 21 July 2021 |
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Raising National Insurance contribtuions to pay for social care breaks contract between generations
Responding to reports that the Government is set to reform social care funding by increasing National Insurance contributions, James Kirkup, Director of the Social Market Foundation, said:
| Published: | 20 July 2021 |
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Workers don’t want a four day week if it means less pay
80% of British workers would not favour the introduction of a four-day working week if it means taking a cut to their pay packet, with only one in ten (11%) happy to work less and earn less, new analysis shows today.
| Published: | 11 July 2021 |
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Councils should embrace green bonds for net zero future
Local councils should embrace the green finance revolution and use Swedish-style green bonds to finance a low-carbon future for high streets and town centres, a new think-tank report says today.
| Published: | 08 July 2021 |
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EU settlement scheme shows Brexit Britain accepts liberal immigration policies
The “quiet success” of Britain’s settlement scheme for EU citizens shows the country is content to accept a liberal approach to immigration after Brexit, a think-tank says today.
| Published: | 29 June 2021 |
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