Research by the TUC found that since 2008 there had been a rise in casual work and zero hours contracts.There has been a surge in low-paid, part-time self-employment since the recession, said the… http://www.shropshirestar.com/shropshire-business/city-news/2015/10/05/number-of-self-employed-in-low-paid-industries-rises-by-a-third/