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Night work increases risk of poor mental health
12 March 2020
Female employees who work between 6pm and 7am are particularly likely to experience…
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Budget 2020: 3 take-aways for Prospect members
Tom Railton · 12 March 2020
The new Chancellor’s first budget was dominated by the response to the Covid-19…
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Govt should use nuclear to deliver a ‘levelled-up’ green economy
Sue Ferns · 12 March 2020
Sue Ferns, Prospect senior deputy general secretary, argues that the government can help…
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New R&D spending must be used to rebuild vital public sector science capacity
11 March 2020
In the Budget today the Chancellor announced a welcome £22bn in R&D spending.  This…
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Freelancers still left behind by Budget response
11 March 2020
In the Budget the Chancellor announced some measures to help freelancers deal with the…
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We need urgent clarification what action is being taking to protect workers in Parliament following Corona diagnosis
11 March 2020
A government minister and a member of her staff have tested positive for corona virus.
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The Budget must make COVID-19 provision for Britain’s freelancers and self-employed
10 March 2020
As the the response to the risk from COVID-19 escalates, many freelancers and other…
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This will be a devastating blow for everyone working for Flybe- government needs a plan
4 March 2020
Prospect has criticised the government for its response to the collapse of Flybe, arguing…
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The government needs to come forward with concrete proposals on how it will support the services Flybe provides
4 March 2020
It has been reported that FlyBe is in last ditch talks to avoid falling into…
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Not good enough that freelancers will be left out of sick pay help
4 March 2020
Prospect has responded to the Prime Minister’s announcement at Prime…
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