Low-paid risk 'being left behind', says TUC

Research revealing that 5.2 million British workers are now low-paid demonstrates an increasing disparity between the lowest and highest paid, according to TUC general-secretary Frances O'Grady.

Professional wage growth to extend into 2015

Wage growth in professional services roles is set to continue into 2015, according to research by professional recruiters Robert Half.

Living wage debate heats up

The living wage is a contentious issue in business and parliament. But why are SMEs reluctant to join the crowd?

Transport and council workers call off strikes

The leaders of four unions, spanning transport and local government workers, have suspended planned strikes after making progress in their respective talks.

General election 2015 pledges by party

With the 2015 general election fast approaching, the most prominent figures of the main three political parties – Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat – have delivered their pledges.

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Dissatisfaction over pay widespread

Employees who perceive that industry peers and co-workers are paid more could begin to think the grass is greener at another company.

Cable to pledge higher pay for apprentices

Secretary for business, innovation and skills Vince Cable will today unveil plans to increase the minimum rate of pay for apprentices by £1.06 per hour.

Cameron announces higher threshold for top tax rate

David Cameron has announced the Conservatives would increase the level at which employees pay the top rate of tax (40p in the pound) from £41,000 to £50,000 if they gain a majority in the next general...

National minimum wage increases to £6.50 per hour

The national minimum wage increases by 19p to £6.50 per hour for people aged 21 and over today (1 October 2014).

Osborne proposes two-year freeze on benefits

Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the Conservatives would freeze benefits for those of a working age if they win a clear majority in the next general election.

Midwives strike over NHS pay

Members of the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) have voted overwhelmingly to strike over pay in the NHS.

Take-home pay in 2017 lower than pre-crisis levels, says EY report

Take-home pay in 2017 will be lower than pre-crisis levels, says an EY report.