Tag: Living Wage



Low Pay Commission calls for Minimum Wage Increase

Posted on 2 March, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Consumer confidence has skyrocketed in the past year or so, with High Street retailers and leisure firms reporting consistent increases in sales and footfall since the end of the recession. However, numerous financial experts have voiced the opinion that true... Read More

Report Demonstrates Ineffectiveness of Work when Escaping Poverty

Posted on 19 October, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

According to government statistics, the issue of widespread unemployment has fallen dramatically since the official end of the recession, with employers now taking on enough staff to see the unemployment rate drop consistently on a quarterly basis. However,... Read More

Energy Firm SSE to offer Employees a Living Wage

Posted on 29 September, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

While job creation is on the rise and the unemployment rate has significantly stabilised, many British workers still find themselves short of cash as a direct result of low pay or underemployment. Many believe this issue could be solved by employers... Read More

Millions of British Workers earn Below Living Wage

Posted on 5 September, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Although consumer confidence has reached highs not seen since before the recession took hold, experts are concerned that many households are living beyond their means. Thanks to the large number of payday loan companies on the market, consumers can now access... Read More

20 Per Cent of UK Workers Not Earning a Living Wage

Posted on 7 November, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

While the recession may be over, Britain is still a long way from full economic recovery. Many consumers are struggling to find the balance between saving and spending, especially as new figures have revealed that almost one in five workers in the UK do not... Read More