low pay
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.
Coalition Britain: less Dragon’s Den, more a nation of odd jobbers
As with so many of the coalition's claims of economic recovery, the seemingly buoyant labour market is hiding a much more fragile picture, writes James Bloodworth.
The role of skills in tackling low pay
Two new reports show just how little impact economic growth is having in the places that need it most.
Coalition Britain: a third of families living on the cusp of homelessness
New figures from Shelter demonstrate just how precarious the economic recovery still is for many people.
It’s time to be bold on the Living Wage
If we believe that a Living Wage should apply to all, then we must be prepared to consider how we achieve it, writes Karen Jennings.
Britain still needs a pay rise
Britain badly needs a pay rise, right across the board.