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Five Million UK Workers Earn Less Than £7.65 Warns TUC
Frances O'Grady says pay has been squeezed 'at all levels below the boardroom' and it is costing the UK economy.
The Boris Bike Bubble: London's Cycling Army Doubles in Size in 10 Years
The ONS says 155,000 people rode to work in 2011, up from 77,000 in 2001.
UK House Prices Continue to Accelerate as London Drives Growth
The ONS says house prices increased by 6.8% in January compared with a year earlier.
UK Cost of Living Eases as Wage and Inflation Gap Narrows
The ONS says that CPI inflation dropped to 1.7% in February, down from 1.9% in January.
Wage Inequality Soars in London and South-East as Pay Gap Widens
New TUC report argues everyone must benefit from the recovery, not just those at the top.
Labour's 'Cost of Living Crisis' Attack Line Has Crumbled
Ed Miliband needs to adopt a new riff to take on Cameron and Clegg as wages catch up with inflation.
The UK Government's Big Fat Pensions Paternalism Conundrum
George Osborne's savings "revolution" contradicts the government's other massive pensions reform.
Budget 2014: George Osborne Boosted as UK Employment Hits New Record High
The ONS revealed that there are now more than 30 million people in work in the UK.
Third of Young People in England and Wales Face Joblessness or Underemployment
The Local Government Association argues local areas should be given more control over skills and training.
Budget 2014: Britons Enjoy Wellbeing Boost as Life Satisfaction Improves
The figures from the ONS will be welcomed by the Chancellor George Osborne ahead of his budget.
Budget 2014: UK Workers Suffer as Wages Fall Against Cost of Living
The research also revealed that almost a quarter of part-time workers said they would prefer to work full-time.
Zero-hours Contracts Have 'Trebled' Since 2010
Labour claims there are almost 583,000 people currently employed on zero-hours contracts.
Number of UK Youngsters in Full Time Education Doubled Over Last Three Decades
The ONS says the surge happened against a backdrop of a falling youth population.
David Cameron Backs Inflation-Busting Minimum Wage Hike
Prime minister 'looking forward' to accepting recommendation of Low Pay Commission
Olympic Champion Sally Gunnell: Small Changes Can Help Workers Win the Fitness Race
Exclusive: Sally Gunnell says musculoskeletal pain is the biggest cause of sickness absence.
UK Immigration Surge Jeopardises David Cameron's 100,000 Net Migration Pledge
ONS says there was an estimated net flow of 212,000 long-term migrants to the UK last year.
BT Creates 1,000 Apprenticeships and Graduate Jobs to Tackle UK Youth Unemployment
BT says it will hire 300 science, technology and business graduates and some 730 apprentices.
Chancellor George Osborne Boosted as UK Economy Grows on Household Spending
The ONS says GDP is estimated to have increased by 1.8% in 2013.
131 Million Days Lost as Minor illnesses Keep Britons Off Work
ONS says amount of days lost is sharply down from 178 million days in 1993.
UK Retail Sales Growth 'Clear Sign of Sector's Improving Health'
ONS reports UK retail sales rising 4.8% across year in January amid economic and consumer revival.
UK Public Finances Surplus Disappoints in January
ONS reports £4.7bn surplus in public finances during January 2014, lower than expected.
Centre for Policy Studies: Productivity is Key to Securing UK's Economic Recovery
Adam Memon says the task of restoring economic growth to the UK has been achieved.
Cost of Living: UK Family Spending Power Continues to Rise
Asda says the rise was driven by a fall in the rate of CPI inflation.
Government Hails Rise in Jobs for Young People
The ONS also says that the country's employment rate hit 72.1% in December 2013.
Resolution Foundation: UK Economy Will Celebrate New High of Employment
But Matthew Whittaker warns without sustained improvement in wages, the recovery may yet run out of road.
Average UK House Price Hits £250,000
ONS reports average price of a house hitting 3% stamp duty threshold.
New Housing Work Hits Near Four Year High as UK House Prices Soar
Help to Buy scheme fuelling demand in housing market and pushing up house prices.
All Aboard the Misery Express: UK Commuters Unhappier than Homeworkers
Office for National Statistics study shows those who travel into work worse off than others.
Cost of Living: UK Real Wages Falling Consistently Since 2010
The ONS says the fall in worker productivity in 2008 and 2009 may account for the drop.
UK Recovery Sees Fastest Growth Rate Since 2007
Office for National Statistics says UK GDP growth slowed slightly to 0.7% in fourth quarter of 2014.