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March 7, 2013

UK workers have seen sharpest wage fall of any developed economy

Workers in the UK have suffered a bigger fall in real wages than any other workforce in the world's top ten developed economies, says a new TUC report.
January 28, 2013

A sustainable approach to growth is needed, say Greens

Investment in sustainable industries is vital in the wake of last week's economic statistics, which further underline the stagnation of the UK economy.
November 7, 2012

Union conference will highlight the harsh reality of austerity

As part of 'Living Wage Week' the Northern TUC will be holding a 'Wages, Poverty and Pay Day Loans: the reality of austerity' conference.
September 7, 2012

Government figures show homelessness is rising

Figures released yesterday (6 September) show a nine per cent year on year increase in homeless acceptances
September 5, 2012

Poorest children suffering most from UK recession and cuts, says charity

Britain's poorest children and families are suffering most from recession and cuts, says a leading charity as it launches a new report and fundraising campaign.
May 11, 2012

Repossessions show no sign of slowing

Figures released yesterday (May 10) by the Council of Mortgage Lenders reveal the rate of repossessions in the UK remains high, four years after the recession began.
March 22, 2012

Moral and financial failings in the Budget
March 2, 2012

German Protestant leader says Greece needs growth plan to avoid collapse

The leader of Germany's Protestants says Greece faces economic collapse if current policies to cut debt are not offset by long-term debt relief and investment.
January 31, 2012

Austerity measures are hitting the British economy

Austerity measures are damaging the economy in Britain, Italy and Spain, warned Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman.
January 12, 2012

Co-op members outnumber shareholders, outperform UK economy

Membership of co-operatives outnumbers shareholders in the UK, and co-ops have outperformed the UK economy since the credit crunch.