Feb 26, 2021
The gig economy has transformed the lives of millions. Whether it's Uber or Deliveroo - the rise of smartphones and apps has provided a new way to earn money.
But there is a question lingering over the gig economy: are the apps companies employers? And if that's the case, are they liable for employees' rights and...
Feb 24, 2021
Over the past 18 months our social affairs editor, Jackie Long, has been investigating the lives, and deaths, of young people caught up in criminal exploitation. She’s discovered families living with violence on the doorstep and has seen others who have moved so many times making huge sacrifices while trying to secure...
Feb 22, 2021
Like everything else in the pandemic, sex work has gone online, as many traditional casual jobs dry up. In an effort to make ends meet, young people are turning to social media platform OnlyFans, which gives paying customers access to exclusive content, much of it of adult nature.
So is this the new frontier of sex...
Feb 19, 2021
Many parents will be familiar with the headache of homeschooling. But what if you don’t have a computer, or enough money or heat and light your home, or feed your hungry kids?
The pandemic has exposed growing inequalities in society, not least when it comes to our childrens’ education. Today, our Home Affairs...
Feb 17, 2021