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Urgent action needed to support transition to post-Coronavirus economy and protect low-paid Londoners

Central government, the Mayor of London and local government must work together to support Londoners to adapt to a post-Coronavirus economy, as new research shows low paid workers in the capital have been hit hardest by the jobs crisis.
Research and Reports 30 07 2020

The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on London’s low paid workers

This paper presents early findings from research examining the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on low paid workers in London. The findings are based on new analysis of labour market data and original polling.

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What does coronavirus and the increase in unemployment mean for good work?

As we move towards the next stage of the crisis, the government should rightly focus on tackling unemployment. However, the issue of good work – that was not long ago at the top of policy makers agenda – must not lose prominence.
The sobering reality and growing significance of low-paid and insecure work

The high levels of interest in our work reflect the sobering reality of the growing significance of the issues of low pay and insecure, poor quality work.
Coronavirus crisis risks deepening inequalities in London as low paid workers hit hardest

Low paid Londoners have borne the brunt of the coronavirus crisis, according to new research which warns that the capital will be both poorer and less equal.
In-work support: A provider’s perspective

While successive governments have touted ‘work as the best route out of poverty’, the rising tide of working poor across the UK tells another story. The growth in high risk, low remuneration jobs – typified by the gig economy, zero-hour contracts and other forms of casualised labour – has meant that work doesn’t always pay.
Stepping up: learning ‘what works’ to progress low paid workers

While there is much to celebrate about the record high rates of employment, an increasing amount of attention is being paid to the types of employment that people are in.
Research and Reports 27 10 2020

Crisis in the capital

This report explores the impact of the coronavirus crisis on London’s labour market and low-paid Londoners. It sets out what could be done by central government and London local government to mitigate the impact of the crisis, and build back better.

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Better Work Network will help Londoners improve their careers and earnings

Low pay and the quality of work are problems for many people living in the capital but a new network plans to find the best ways of tackling this.

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