English writer (1775–1817) famed for social satire and six major novels
A cross-industry taskforce led by former John Lewis chair Sir Charlie Mayfield has signed up more than 250 major employers to monitor sickness absence, return-to-work outcomes and disability participation. The aims are to reveal workplace health performance and unlock productivity gains valued at billions. The initiative follows government reforms and ongoing debates about welfare and labour participation.
A newly reviewed biography of John Berger places his Ways of Seeing within a broader political project, showing how Berger linked looking to culture, capitalism and power. The work situates Berger beyond the “rock star” image and threads his ideas into a wider narrative about art, politics and society.