The National Union of Journalists has condemned a Conservative fundraiser that allegedly saw the party auctioning work experience placements at magazines, PR companies and banks. Read the full story

Last week we posted news on a report that concluded unpaid work experience placements – or internships, if you prefer to use more flattering terminology – are completely illegal under the Minimum Wage Act 1998. But all the reports in the world won’t make the media change its attitude to interns – or slaves, to use some honest nomenclature. Read the full story