General Article UK workers less financially secure today than in Thatcher's Britain

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Today’s employees are more likely to fall into financial difficulty than they were 30 years ago, according to a new report from Cass Business School, part of City University London. The UK workforce has changed dramatically, becoming older, more feminised and including more disabled workers. But, employee benefits – designed to provide financial protection – have failed to adapt, leaving workers financially exposed.

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