The grim reality of life on zero hours contracts
Hundreds of thousands of carers are on zero hours contracts. That means no job security or guaranteed hours and work that can be cancelled at the drop of a hat.
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Hundreds of thousands of carers are on zero hours contracts. That means no job security or guaranteed hours and work that can be cancelled at the drop of a hat.
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Despite some sectors embracing the so called living wage to tackle poverty in the UK, Channel 4 News finds that some workers are still being left behind.
Once undisputed king of the mobile phone, the 150-year-old Nokia has been snapped up by Microsoft after struggling to master the smartphone.