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Minimum wage should rise to £15, says union body
A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says.
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Minimum wage should rise to £15, says union body
A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says.
Consumer confidence hits record low as prices soar
Shoppers' concerns come in the face of "soaring cost-of-living and bleak economic prospects", says research.
Warning Tory leadership tax cut pledges unrealistic
Slashing taxes would add to pressures on public finances unless spending is also cut, the IFS warns.
US and Taiwan announce formal trade negotiations
The talks come weeks after a controversial visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Food prices push inflation to new 40-year high
Prices climb 10.1% in the year to July as the cost of food, household goods and holidays soars.
Inflation drives fastest fall in real pay on record
Wage growth is lagging behind soaring prices as households grapple with the rising living costs.
UK economy shrinks as outlook on recession darkens
The economy shrank by 0.1% leading some experts to warn a recession could start sooner than expected.
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Minimum wage should rise to £15, says union body
A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says.
Consumer confidence hits record low as prices soar
Shoppers' concerns come in the face of "soaring cost-of-living and bleak economic prospects", says research.
Warning Tory leadership tax cut pledges unrealistic
Slashing taxes would add to pressures on public finances unless spending is also cut, the IFS warns.
US and Taiwan announce formal trade negotiations
The talks come weeks after a controversial visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Food prices push inflation to new 40-year high
Prices climb 10.1% in the year to July as the cost of food, household goods and holidays soars.
Inflation drives fastest fall in real pay on record
Wage growth is lagging behind soaring prices as households grapple with the rising living costs.
UK economy shrinks as outlook on recession darkens
The economy shrank by 0.1% leading some experts to warn a recession could start sooner than expected.
Consumer confidence hits record low as prices soar
Shoppers' concerns come in the face of "soaring cost-of-living and bleak economic prospects", says research.
Warning Tory leadership tax cut pledges unrealistic
Slashing taxes would add to pressures on public finances unless spending is also cut, the IFS warns.
US and Taiwan announce formal trade negotiations
The talks come weeks after a controversial visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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