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UK's economic stagnation has left households £4,300 poorer – but there's a plan to fix it
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UK's economic stagnation has left households £4,300 poorer – but there's a plan to fix it
Flatlining wages, slow growth and high inequality has held Britain back, think tank Resolution Foundation has warned. Here’s how catch-up to other countries
Schools, hospitals and trains: Is the end of the strikes in sight?
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Schools, hospitals and trains: Is the end of the strikes in sight?
Michael Gove couldn't spend £1.9bn to tackle the housing crisis. So here’s 10 things the money could be spent on instead
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Michael Gove couldn't spend £1.9bn to tackle the housing crisis. So here’s 10 things the money could be spent on instead
As Amazon Prime Day pushes the latest deals, these striking workers want a share of the profits
As Amazon Prime Day pushes the latest deals, these striking workers want a share of the profits
These high street shops have been caught paying below minimum wage
These high street shops have been caught paying below minimum wage
Teachers strike: 'We walk out not just for pay, but for our most vulnerable pupils'
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Teachers strike: 'We walk out not just for pay, but for our most vulnerable pupils'
6 common myths about strike action, debunked – from salaries and picket lines to public support
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6 common myths about strike action, debunked – from salaries and picket lines to public support
March 15 strike: From tube drivers to teachers, who’s on strike on Wednesday?
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March 15 strike: From tube drivers to teachers, who’s on strike on Wednesday?
'Burned out' Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year
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'Burned out' Brits are working £26 billion worth of unpaid overtime a year
Rising unemployment spurs calls for more support for jobseekers
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Rising unemployment spurs calls for more support for jobseekers
Unions pledge to fight Rishi Sunak's new laws that 'completely undermine the purpose of striking'
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Unions pledge to fight Rishi Sunak's new laws that 'completely undermine the purpose of striking'
2023 predicted to be 'groundhog year' for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink
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2023 predicted to be 'groundhog year' for families as bills rise and pay packets shrink
Christmas on the picket line: What it's like being on strike during the festive season
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Christmas on the picket line: What it's like being on strike during the festive season
Postal strikes dates: When are the Royal Mail walkouts this December 2022 and why?
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Postal strikes dates: When are the Royal Mail walkouts this December 2022 and why?
Royal Mail strikes: When are postal workers going on strike over Christmas and why?
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Royal Mail strikes: When are postal workers going on strike over Christmas and why?
Lack of flexibility in low paid-work means people are having to go part-time, study finds
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Lack of flexibility in low paid-work means people are having to go part-time, study finds
These are the jobs with the biggest gender pay gaps in 2022
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These are the jobs with the biggest gender pay gaps in 2022
NHS recruitment crisis worsens as private sector pay growth reaches record-breaking highs
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NHS recruitment crisis worsens as private sector pay growth reaches record-breaking highs
Inequality is widening in the UK and family wealth is the driving factor
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Inequality is widening in the UK and family wealth is the driving factor
'Cash-starved' firefighters warn they may not be able to cope with Bonfire Night calls
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'Cash-starved' firefighters warn they may not be able to cope with Bonfire Night calls
Train strikes called off as union RMT enters talks with Network Rail
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Train strikes called off as union RMT enters talks with Network Rail
Employers are increasingly leaving salaries off job adverts despite pay transparency campaign
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Employers are increasingly leaving salaries off job adverts despite pay transparency campaign
Ex-miners who took part in 1984 strike return to picket line at National Coal Mining Museum
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