Charlie McCurdy looks at the Government’s plan to end exploitative zero-hours contracts Right now, workers on variable-hours contracts shoulder the risks of unpredictable hours (and income), even as their employers benefit. But, as the Government consults on ending exploitative zero-hours contracts (ZHCs), a predictable row has broken out. While unions urge the PM to “keep going” on guaranteed hours rights, businesses press … Continued The post Zero to hero? appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Morning all, Let me start with two disclaimers. First, I’m not an economist, and, as I may intimate below, I quite like poking fun at economists. Second, I’m on holiday and, being in the South of Spain, and having spent a chunk of Wednesday evening staring at the sky (through eclipse specs, don’t worry) I’m … Continued The post A tale of two high streets appeared first on Resolution Foundation.