inflation
How trade unions have reacted to inflation reaching a 40-year high of 10.1%
‘Corporate greed is driving price rises not wages’
Unions pledge to “do whatever is necessary” to defend workers following record decline in real terms wages
With workers being squeezed, unions are committed to fighting back
Inflation 30% higher in northern cities, as north-south divide deepens – report shows
Despite the government’s persistent levelling up rhetoric, poorer cities, predominantly in the north, are being hit harder by the cost of living crisis.
Biggest rail strikes in 30 years go ahead as RMT slams government for ‘telling a pack of lies’
'The rail companies have now proposed pay rates that are massively under the relevant rates of inflation'
Low-paid NHS staff forced to use food banks as they face huge real wage hit
Nurses who face a shocking real terms pay cut this year of £1,600, are being forced to use food banks to feed families.
How the 9% inflation figure hides the real impact of the cost of living crisis
The poorest are being hit much harder