One in four unable to repay energy debts, as charities call for ‘Help to...

One in four people with energy debts (are currently unable to repay, according to new research commissioned by National Debtline. The free debt advice...

Labour market weakened over the summer figures show

Delayed labour market data showed that the labour market continued to cool over the summer, with unemployment up and employment down. Figures from the...

Nearly half a million people set for a pay boost as real Living wage...

Over 460,000 people working for 14,000 real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for a vital cost-of-living pay boost, as the Living...

BME women 12 times more likely than men to be out of the labour...

Black, minority and ethic (BME women) are 12 times more likely than men to be out of the labour market due to caring commitments,...

Britain must overhaul its macroeconomic policy to avoid decades of rising debt or austerity...

Britain’s macroeconomic policy framework is largely unchanged since the 1990s, and now needs an overhaul to tackle the risk of an unsustainable ratcheting up...

Introducing the minimum wage in the UK made high incomes more acceptable to the...

Workers who benefitted from the Labour government’s minimum wage policy change became more tolerant of high incomes and more inclined to vote Conservative. Academics at...

Inflation remains at 6.7 per cent in September with rising fuel prices to blame

The rate of Consumer Price Index inflation was 6.7% in September, the same rate as in August, the Office for National Statistics said The ONS...

Major transport upgrades, subsidised heat pumps and comprehensive review of rail following HS2 decision

Improved infrastructure to boost economic growth across the UK and meet climate goals is both achievable and affordable if the right policy steps are...

Wages rise faster than inflation for first time in nearly two years

Take home Pay has overtaken inflation for first time in almost two years according to figures out this morning Annual growth in regular pay (excluding...

Marks and Spencer to hire 10,000 over Xmas period

Marks & Spencer has announced it will be recruiting 10,000 new Customer Assistants to support in its stores over the festive period. The number of...