The number of agency workers is set to reach one million by 2020 if current growth trends continue, according to Resolution Foundation research. The current number of 865,000 has grown by 30% since 2011, it said. Last week, the government announced a review into modern working practices which will likely address the changing way we work. For more information, click here.

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