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September 12, 2020

Pandemic profits for companies soar as poorest pay the price, says Oxfam

Some corporations are cashing in on COVID-19 on behalf of the wealthiest, says a new Oxfam report.
January 3, 2020

Report calls for action to loosen the grip of poverty in Edinburgh

Many people had a perception that those with power valued tourism over the needs of local residents living on low incomes.
May 30, 2019

New report exposes pay inequalities in FTSE 100 companies

Tackling the gender pay gap and equal pay are key mechanisms for reducing inequality, says the Equality Trust.
April 29, 2019

UK’s first Living Wage Building launches in South London

To be recognised as a Living Wage Building, the building manager must include a clause within its tenancy agreement stating that any businesses located in the building are obliged to pay at least the Living Wage to their employees and contractors.
April 25, 2019

Record 1.6 million foodbank parcels given out by Trussell Trust in past year

New data shows the number of food parcels given out by the Trussell Trust has risen by 73 per cent in the past five years.
March 5, 2019

Church investors announce tougher line on AGM voting policy

The Church Investors Group has informed FTSE 350 companies that it will take a tougher voting line where reform on key issues is deemed to be too slow.
January 5, 2019

Equality Trust says rampant inequality is damaging UK society

Only six FTSE CEOs are women and they earn 54 per cent of the salaries of their male counterparts.
December 13, 2018

Brighton Wetherspooons workers receive bumper pay rise folllowing strike

Wetherspoons workers in Brighton pubs are celebrating a pay rise following their first strike in October.
November 28, 2018

New Sutton Trust research finds confusion around the law on interns

Over a quarter of graduates surveyed (27 per cent) have taken on an unpaid internship, with many having to rely on parents, friends and second jobs to get by, according to new research from the Sutton Trust.
November 5, 2018

Real Living Wage rates rise around the country

At least 180,000 people who work for real Living Wage employers across the country are set for a pay rise as the new Living Wage rates rise to £9 around the UK, and £10.55 in London.