A major review published in the uk today says workers need more rights and everyone involved needs to pay more tax. And cleaning up russias nuclear mess. We visit an old navy base thought to be one of the most toxic sites in the whole of the country now getting a facelift. Welcome to World Business report. Im rachel horne. The world of work is changing, but are employment and tax laws keeping up . Here in the uk, a Government Review is calling for workers in the so called gig economy to get new rights. These are people using technology to take short term jobs such as driving for uber or deliveroo. This type of Companies Offer flexibility over hours, but often with lower pay and poorer conditions. The Taylor Review says there should be a new category of worker called a dependent contractor. They would get benefits such as some form of minimum wage and sick pay. This is relevant to more and more people around the world. Mckinsey found that across the eu and us 20 to 30 of people are invo
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year's Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people, according to figures releas
The world population grew by 75 million people over the past year and on New Year's Day it will stand at more than 8 billion people, according to figures releas