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Zero hours contracts in the UK. Are workers empowered or exploited

In the UK around 1 million workers have so-called zero-hours contracts. Does this mean that gig-economy workers are being exploited, or do they expand flexible working?

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Do car bans hurt politicians?

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  • Political Economy
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  • Politics and economics