The way we work now

Home working is on the rise. Self-employment is on the rise. Part-time labour is on the rise. Osborne should heed the downsides as well as the benefits.

Omar Khan: How serious and enduring will Cameron’s commitment to tackle racial inequality prove to be?

There is a need for a common vision that has buy-in from the party faithful to make them long-lasting – whoever takes over as the next Prime Minister.

David Kirkby: How to help the self-employed

Earlier this week, Bright Blue published its report “Standing Alone?” which focuses on self-employed individuals who are in low income households.

Heidi Allen: A crucial vote today. Let’s not reduce support for sick people until we know its replacement.

The Commons should not reject this Lords amendment to the Welfare Reform Bill.

Lee Scott: Supporting young people with autism

This is an area where Conservatives can be proud of our compassionate record, but there remains more to do.

Spencer Pitfield: More jobs alone won’t tackle poverty

The Prime Minister’s recent speech on life chances focused on more support for children and families.

Cameron’s vanishing renegotiation

As we enter a crucial month, a grim choice faces Conservative Eurosceptics.

Nadhim Zahawi: Apprenticeships – and why you don’t have to go to University to succeed

You’re then four or five years ahead of a graduate, already knowledgeable about the role and the business, and you’ve been earning all the while.

Steve Hughes: Osborne’s record. Some progress on the deficit. Slower going on rebalancing. But now he has a chance to deliver.

The second piece in our mini-series on whether the Chancellor is achieving the rebalancing of the economy he wants.

Is the Chancellor achieving the rebalancing he wants?

In some ways, it’s too early to tell. But the question is worth probing because it matters.

Iain Duncan Smith: How this Government is helping to reform schools, get people into work – and boost life chances

The Prime Minister’s speech yesterday was a reminder that while Labour are obsessed by transfering income our focus instead is on improving lives.

David Cameron: This year will be a game changer for our country

While others prefer a protest march, we are on the long walk to a Greater Britain.

Matthew Oakley: Five ways to help one million more disabled people into work

The Government’s ambition to halve the disability employment gap is a weighty one. But it can be done.

Paul Abbott: The Coalition in 163 charts

The Institute for Government’s new guide reminds us that the Conservative-Liberal Democrat partnership helped to improve Britain for the better.

Ben Brittain: The Conservatives are best placed to tackle the rising problem of mental health

We understand the importance of employment in the process of recovering confidence, self-worth and a sense of belonging.