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Single people must earn at least £30,500 per year to live well in the UK
Living standards

Single people must earn at least £30,500 per year to live well in the UK

A single person now needs to earn £30,500 a year to ‘participate in society’ and ‘live with dignity’, new research has found

Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Wages

Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders

A campaign is trying to raise retail pay by getting shareholders to vote for pay transparency

Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born
Future Generations

Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born

It’s 10 years since Wales appointed the world’s first future generations commissioner. Derek Walker tells Big Issue that his role needs more power to speak up for people who are not yet born and stand against political short-termism

The real Living Wage is a win-win for workers and businesses – here’s why
Katherine Chapman

The real Living Wage is a win-win for workers and businesses – here’s why

Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?
Minimum wage

Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?

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Pay rise for thousands of workers as Real Living Wage rises to £12.60 an hour – but is it enough?
real living wage

Pay rise for thousands of workers as Real Living Wage rises to £12.60 an hour – but is it enough?