Living wage should be paid to a million more workers, says commission
A living wage for the lowest-paid staff could lead to increased productivity, reduced staff turnover and improved morale.
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New figures: George Osborne borrowing more than expected
Income tax receipts in particular have been weaker than expected.
Poverty doubles over 30 years in UK
The percentage of households in the UK who are below society’s minimum standard of living has increased from 14% to 33% over the last 30 years, according to a new study of poverty and deprivation.
Coalition deficit reduction has made UK tax base more regressive
The coalition’s deficit reduction plan has increased the overall tax burden on the poor, says new study.
The left is right to fawn over Piketty’s Capital
For all the FT’s attempted hatchet job, the left is right to fawn over Capital in the 21st Century.
Employment is up yet again – but the job is not quite done
There are more benefits to full employment than you might think.
The number of people in debt to payday lenders continues to grow
Householders are still relying on the most expensive types of loan, new figures suggest.
Unemployment figures: London continues to pull away from the rest of the country
In the last two years, the number in employment in London has gone up by 312,000 – much higher than any other region.
Unemployment down 161,000 to 2.6 million
Unemployment decreased by 161,000 in the three months to April 2014 to 2.6 million, with the unemployment rate now at 6.6 per cent, today’s labour market statistics reveal.
Why collective pensions will mean better pensions
Collective pensions are the backbone of the Dutch pension system, regarded by most as one of the very best in the world.