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UK’s economic stagnation has left households £4,300 poorer – but there’s a plan to fix it
UK’s economic stagnation has left households £4,300 poorer – but there’s a plan to fix it
Flatlining wages, slow growth and high inequality has held Britain back, think tank Resolution Foundation has warned. Here’s how catch-up to other countries
Schools, hospitals and trains: Is the end of the strikes in sight?
Schools, hospitals and trains: Is the end of the strikes in sight?
The government has offered pay rises to public sector workers in a bid to bring the current wave of strikes to an end. But will it be enough?
Michael Gove couldn’t spend £1.9bn to tackle the housing crisis. So here’s 10 things the money could be spent on instead
Michael Gove couldn’t spend £1.9bn to tackle the housing crisis. So here’s 10 things the money could be spent on instead
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has underspent £1.9bn after struggling to find projects to spend the money on despite a housing crisis
As Amazon Prime Day pushes the latest deals, these striking workers want a share of the profits
As Amazon Prime Day pushes the latest deals, these striking workers want a share of the profits
These high street shops have been caught paying below minimum wage
These high street shops have been caught paying below minimum wage
Teachers strike: ‘We walk out not just for pay, but for our most vulnerable pupils’
Teachers strike: ‘We walk out not just for pay, but for our most vulnerable pupils’
6 common myths about strike action, debunked – from salaries and picket lines to public support
6 common myths about strike action, debunked – from salaries and picket lines to public support
March 15 strike: From tube drivers to teachers, who’s on strike on Wednesday?
March 15 strike: From tube drivers to teachers, who’s on strike on Wednesday?
‘Burned out’ Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year
‘Burned out’ Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year
Rising unemployment spurs calls for more support for jobseekers
Rising unemployment spurs calls for more support for jobseekers
Unions pledge to fight Rishi Sunak’s new laws that ‘completely undermine the purpose of striking’
Unions pledge to fight Rishi Sunak’s new laws that ‘completely undermine the purpose of striking’
2023 predicted to be ‘groundhog year’ for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink
2023 predicted to be ‘groundhog year’ for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink
Christmas on the picket line: What it’s like being on strike during the festive season
Christmas on the picket line: What it’s like being on strike during the festive season
Royal Mail strikes: When are postal workers going on strike over Christmas and why?
Royal Mail strikes: When are postal workers going on strike over Christmas and why?
Lack of flexibility in low paid-work means people are having to go part-time, study finds
Lack of flexibility in low paid-work means people are having to go part-time, study finds
These are the jobs with the biggest gender pay gaps in 2022
These are the jobs with the biggest gender pay gaps in 2022
NHS recruitment crisis worsens as private sector pay growth reaches record-breaking highs
NHS recruitment crisis worsens as private sector pay growth reaches record-breaking highs
Inequality is widening in the UK and family wealth is the driving factor
Inequality is widening in the UK and family wealth is the driving factor
‘Cash-starved’ firefighters warn they may not be able to cope with Bonfire Night calls
‘Cash-starved’ firefighters warn they may not be able to cope with Bonfire Night calls
Train strikes called off as union RMT enters talks with Network Rail
Train strikes called off as union RMT enters talks with Network Rail
Ex-miners who took part in 1984 strike return to picket line at National Coal Mining Museum
Ex-miners who took part in 1984 strike return to picket line at National Coal Mining Museum
Record increase in real living wage will see 400,000 workers get pay rise
Record increase in real living wage will see 400,000 workers get pay rise
Here’s how much money people actually need to live on during the cost of living crisis
