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The Independent
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Moves to ban ‘exploitative' unpaid internships a step closer
Moves to ban the use of 'exploitative' unpaid internships have come a step closer after a Government announcement on Thursday. Ministers launched a call for evidence into the practice, saying it formed part of its plans for the biggest upgrade in workers' rights in a generation. The Government said internships offered young people invaluable experience as they build their careers, but added that when they were unpaid or paid below the national minimum wage, they created barriers to equal opportunity based on where people live, how old they are, or their social background. Unpaid internships are already largely banned under current law, when they are not part of an educational or training course, but ministers said they wanted to strengthen protections by gathering more evidence on how unpaid internships affect young people, and how businesses use them to assess candidates. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: 'Every young person deserves the chance to build their career through quality work experience, but good employers are still being undercut by those exploiting interns by illegally asking them to work for free. 'Our Plan for Change seeks to break down barriers to opportunity, which is why we will strengthen protections for younger workers so that internships are accessible to everyone, ensuring they have the foundations to build a strong and successful career.' Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders said: ' Internships provide a strong platform from which to build a career, allowing young people to learn new skills and giving employers a pipeline of future talent to hire from to grow their business. 'Employers should not be taking advantage of the opportunities on offer by not paying their interns. 'This move will help us crack down on those not following the rules, so that the next generation of interns are able to gain that crucial experience whilst earning a fair wage.' Nick Harrison, chief executive of the Sutton Trust, said: 'Taking action on internships with low or no pay is absolutely the right thing to do. 'We've found that 61% of internships undertaken by recent graduates were unpaid or underpaid, effectively excluding those who can't rely on financial support from family. 'Employers will benefit from the wider pool of talent available to them, and three quarters of employers told us a ban wouldn't impact the number of opportunities they provide. 'Today's announcement marks a significant step in the right direction.' The call for evidence will run for 12 weeks. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said: 'Unpaid internships lock working-class kids out of jobs and opportunities, depriving them of the chance others take for granted. 'Young people trying to get started in their career are missing out on their dream jobs because they simply cannot afford to work for nothing. 'That's why we are taking action, and this call for evidence is the first step in delivering proper fairness and opportunity to young workers. We want to hear about people's experiences so we can build the evidence and act on this issue, creating the change that is needed.'
The Independent
17-07-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Moves to ban exploitative unpaid internships move closer
Moves to ban the use of exploitative unpaid internships have come a step closer after a Government announcement on Thursday. Ministers launched a call for evidence into the practice, saying it formed part of its plans for the biggest upgrade in workers' rights in a generation. The Government said internships offered young people invaluable experience as they build their careers, but added that when they were unpaid or paid below the national minimum wage, they created barriers to equal opportunity based on where people live, how old they are, or their social background. Unpaid internships are already largely banned under current law, when they are not part of an educational or training course, but ministers said wanted to strengthening protections by gathering more evidence on how unpaid internships affect young people, and how businesses use them to assess candidates. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: 'Every young person deserves the chance to build their career through quality work experience, but good employers are still being undercut by those exploiting interns by illegally asking them to work for free. 'Our Plan for Change seeks to break down barriers to opportunity, which is why we will strengthen protections for younger workers so that internships are accessible to everyone, ensuring they have the foundations to build a strong and successful career.' Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders said: ' Internships provide a strong platform from which to build a career, allowing young people to learn new skills and giving employers a pipeline of future talent to hire from to grow their business. 'Employers should not be taking advantage of the opportunities on offer by not paying their interns. 'This move will help us crack down on those not following the rules, so that the next generation of interns are able to gain that crucial experience whilst earning a fair wage.' Nick Harrison, chief executive of the Sutton Trust, said: 'Taking action on internships with low or no pay is absolutely the right thing to do. 'We've found that 61% of internships undertaken by recent graduates were unpaid or underpaid, effectively excluding those who can't rely on financial support from family. 'Employers will benefit from the wider pool of talent available to them, and three quarters of employers told us a ban wouldn't impact the number of opportunities they provide. 'Today's announcement marks a significant step in the right direction.' The call for evidence will run for 12 weeks.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Moves to ban exploitative unpaid internships move closer
Moves to ban the use of exploitative unpaid internships have come a step closer after a Government announcement on Thursday. Ministers launched a call for evidence into the practice, saying it formed part of its plans for the biggest upgrade in workers' rights in a generation. The Government said internships offered young people invaluable experience as they build their careers, but added that when they were unpaid or paid below the national minimum wage, they created barriers to equal opportunity based on where people live, how old they are, or their social background. Unpaid internships are already largely banned under current law, when they are not part of an educational or training course, but ministers said wanted to strengthening protections by gathering more evidence on how unpaid internships affect young people, and how businesses use them to assess candidates. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: 'Every young person deserves the chance to build their career through quality work experience, but good employers are still being undercut by those exploiting interns by illegally asking them to work for free. 'Our Plan for Change seeks to break down barriers to opportunity, which is why we will strengthen protections for younger workers so that internships are accessible to everyone, ensuring they have the foundations to build a strong and successful career.' Employment Rights Minister Justin Madders said: 'Internships provide a strong platform from which to build a career, allowing young people to learn new skills and giving employers a pipeline of future talent to hire from to grow their business. 'Employers should not be taking advantage of the opportunities on offer by not paying their interns. 'This move will help us crack down on those not following the rules, so that the next generation of interns are able to gain that crucial experience whilst earning a fair wage.' Nick Harrison, chief executive of the Sutton Trust, said: 'Taking action on internships with low or no pay is absolutely the right thing to do. 'We've found that 61% of internships undertaken by recent graduates were unpaid or underpaid, effectively excluding those who can't rely on financial support from family. 'Employers will benefit from the wider pool of talent available to them, and three quarters of employers told us a ban wouldn't impact the number of opportunities they provide. 'Today's announcement marks a significant step in the right direction.' The call for evidence will run for 12 weeks.
Vogue
03-06-2025
- General
- Vogue
Free digital portfolio reviews • PhotoVogue 2025
PhotoVogue is committed to championing equal opportunities for artists of all backgrounds. We believe that creative talent should be nurtured through access, mentorship, and care—regardless of financial means or industry connections. As part of our Women by Women and East and Southeast Asia Panorama open calls, a number of the most deserving participants will be selected for one-on-one virtual portfolio reviews with members of our expert panel—an extraordinary group of editors, curators, professors, and creatives from around the world. These sessions offer a unique opportunity to engage directly, exchange ideas, and refine one's practice through meaningful dialogue. We are deeply grateful to the reviewers who, on this occasion, have generously agreed to dedicate their time and expertise to supporting emerging talent. Their generosity is a powerful reminder that a more supportive and inclusive creative culture is not only possible, but already in motion. Through these acts of mentorship and solidarity, we strive to foster a community grounded in shared growth, mutual respect, and the belief that generosity can be truly transformative. The reviews will be held on Saturday, November 22nd via Zoom, so artists from every background and region will have the opportunity to participate. Discover this year's reviewers! Adama Sanneh Co-Founder and CEO of the Moleskine Foundation Alessia Glaviano Head of Global PhotoVogue & Director, PhotoVogue Festival Amber Olson Senior Agent, Art Partner Picasa Amber Terranova Executive Producer, Amplifier Amber Venerable Creative Director, Allure & Self Andrea Vollmer-Hess Visual Editor, Vogue Germany Antonio Carloni Head of photography projects and commissions, Intesa Sanpaolo & Director, Gallerie d'Italia Arianna Rinaldo Independent curator and photo editor, Curator of Photography, PhEST Ashleigh Kane Writer, editor, creative consultant, and curator Azu Nwagbogu Founder and director of the African Artists' Foundation (AAF) and founder and director of the LagosPhoto Festival Bernadette Tuazon Director of photography, CNN Digital Bertan Selim Founder VID Foundation for Photography Bruno Ceschel Founder Self Publish, Be Happy Caterina De Biasio Visual Editor, PhotoVogue Charlotte Rose Head Visuals Producer & Bookings Editor Vogue Australia, GQ Australia Chiara Bardelli Nonino Indipendent Curator & Executive Features Director Harper's Bazaar Italia Christiane Monarchi Curator, lecturer, founding co-editor of Hapax Magazine, and founding editor of Photomonitor Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo Senior Education Manager, Strategic Content Initatives & Curator, PhotoVogue Festival Diego Portillo Visuals Editor, Vogue Elisa Medde Editor and curator Elliott Ramsey Curator Francesca Marani Senior Photo Editor, Vogue Italia Giuseppe Oliverio Founder of PhMuseum Irene Opezzo Photo Director, Robb Report and Curator Jae-hyun Seok Independent Curator, Director of Art Space LUMOS & Director of Busan International Photo Festival James Estrin New York Times Senior Staff Photographer Jamie Spence Visuals Director, British Vogue Jane'a Johnson Editor, Aperture Jann Pascua Art Director, Vogue Philippines Jody Fathalla Visuals Editor, Vogue Arabia Julia Filgueiras Art Director, Vogue Brasil Julieta Sartor Visuals Editor, Vogue Spain Karla Acosta Head of Design, Vogue Mexico and Latin America Karly Domb Sadof Visual Investigations, Wall Street Journal Kathryne Hall Visuals Director for Allure & Glamour Kira Pollack Creative director and photo editor Laura Beltrán Villamizar Writer, Curator and Creative Director Laura Roumanos Creative Producer at Instagram Lekgetho Makola Chief Operations Officer at Market Theatre Foundation, Yale Directors Forum Fellow Maddalena Scarzella Architect and Independent Curator Marina Paulenka Director of Exhibitions, Fotografiska Berlin Margaret Steber Documentary Photographer Maria Teresa Salvati Curator, Educator Marie Gomis-Trezise Founder and Curator, Galerie Gomis Michaela Perau Visual Director, Vogue France Michael Famighetti Editor of Aperture magazine Marzio Emilio Villa Narda van't Veer Gallerist, The Ravestijn Gallery Natalia Jimenez Senior Photo Editor for International & Climate/Business/Health Matt McClain Natalie Matutschovsky Creative Director Nathalie Herschdorfer Director of Photo Elysée Noelle Flores-Theard Senior Digital Photo Editor, The New Yorker Olfa Feki Olivia Anani Member of the Board of Directors, Friends of Palais de Tokyo Olivier Laurent Deputy Director of Photography, The Washington Post Marvin Joseph Philip Clarke Programme Director of the Fashion courses, Central Saint Martins Rahaab Allana Curator/publisher, Alkazi Foundation for the Arts in New Delhi Reyes Domínguez Visuals Editor & Photo Studio Director, Condé Nast Spain Rica Cerbarano Curator, Writer and Project Coordinator Rikki Keene Photography and Talent Casting Director, Vogue Australia Sagal Ali Art and Cultural Heritage Professional and Founder, Somalia Arts Foundation Samira Larouci Writer and Editor Sara Hemming Founder Sara Hemming Studio Sarah Leen Photographer, Photo Editor, Teacher and founder the Visual Thinking Collective Shannon Ghannam Director of Development and Programming, Peter Marlow Fundation Stephanie Tran Visuals Director, GQ Teneshia Carr Photographer, EIC & Owner Blanc Magazine Tracey Woods Director of Photography, The Luupe Valentina Collado Fashion Director, Vogue Mexico & Latin America
