cost of living
IFS: poorest households hit hardest by coalition tax and benefit changes
Working parents in the poorest households have been hardest hit by changes to the tax and benefits system since 2010
Misleading Ofwat promise won’t stop water prices rising
Added inflation means that prices will continue to rise for consumers.
Strength in labour market figures, but a disinflationary outlook from the Bank
The monthly figures show positive real earnings for the first time since 2009.
Moral outrage about the Living Wage isn’t enough: it must be backed by legal muscle
The fact that we are even talking about the Living Wage is a sign of past failures.
Boris’ tall tale: the living wage is a Tory idea
If Boris is right, why are none of the ten London boroughs which have adopted the London Living Wage run by Conservatives?
Boris must do more to help workers out of poverty
Paying a living wage is an economic necessity if London is to compete globally.