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Business needs “new social contract” to avoid virus backlash

Businesses should agree a “new social contract” on improved tax compliance, treatment of workers and support for communities in exchange for emergency support during the coronavirus crisis, a new report says today.

Published: 30 March 2020
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School closures to disproportionately affect the learning and development of disadvantaged students

For many, the closure of schools could mean the end of development, the end of learning and a very difficult home situation.

Published: 19 March 2020
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Most GPs can’t offer video consultations for coronavirus response

Britain’s response to the coronavirus outbreak will be hampered by GP practices’ slow uptake of technology, a think-tank has said.

Published: 10 March 2020
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Cut National Insurance to help older jobseekers get hired

National Insurance rates should be cut for employers hiring older jobseekers, a think-tank has suggested.  The Social Market Foundation said that ever-longer working lives make it more important to help...
Published: 02 March 2020
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New target for workers to get shares in their firms

The Government should set a public target for big public companies to increase the number of their shares owned by staff, to give more workers a stake in the economy, a new report says today.

Published: 10 February 2020
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Use ‘pay-as-you-pollute’ road-pricing to reduce car use

Motorists should be charged for every mile they drive, with fees based on their car’s emissions and wider air pollution conditions, a think-tank says today.

Published: 30 January 2020
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