UK unemployment figures at 2008 low British unemployment has struck a seven-year low point, official data showed today, further boosting the new UK government. Business • 13 May 15
Employers urged to amend payments ahead of May Day Employers have until this evening to amend payments for staff to take account of upcoming bank holidays in Ireland and Europe to ensure workers receive … News • 29 Apr 15
Record 31 million people at work in the UK UK unemployment has continued to fall and a record 31 million people are in work, new figures show. Business • 17 Apr 15
British employment, wages rose in December British pay growth outstripped a dwindling inflation rate by the widest margin since before the financial crisis in December, several measures of earnings showed, giving … Business • 18 Feb 15
UK unemployment hits new six-year low Britain's unemployment rate has hit another six-year low of 5.8% and wages are climbing in real terms, official data showed today. Business • 21 Jan 15
German wages see biggest rise in over three years German real wages increased by 1.8% in the third quarter compared with the same time in 2013, their biggest rise in more than three years. Business • 22 Dec 14
Euro zone labour costs jump in second quarter The rise in euro zone labour costs accelerated in the second quarter compared to the first three months of the year despite a stalling economy. Business • 16 Sep 14
Average yearly revenues down by 0.7% last year New figures from the Central Statistis Office show that average annual earnings fell by 0.7% in 2013 to €35,830 from €36,079 the previous year. Business • 15 Sep 14
World Bank warns of global jobs crisis The world is facing a global jobs crisis that is hurting the chances of reigniting economic growth and there is no magic bullet to solve … Business • 09 Sep 14
Bank of England slashes wages forecast The Bank of England slashed its forecast for wage growth today. Business • 13 Aug 14
Euro zone labour cost rise slowest in 5 years Wage growth in the euro zone decelerated to its slowest pace in at least five years in the first quarter, official data shows. Business • 18 Jun 14
McDonald's shareholders approve CEO's wages McDonald's shareholders approved an executive pay plan at the company's annual meeting despite protests over standard worker's pay. Business • 23 May 14
US consumer spending jumps 0.9% in March US consumer spending jumped 0.9% in March, the largest increase in nearly five years. Business • 01 May 14
Japan firms raise wages for first time in years Major Japanese firms, including Toyota and Panasonic, today said they would boost employees' wages for the first time in years. Business • 12 Mar 14
US jobless rate falls to four year low US companies increased hiring in February, adding 236,000 jobs and pushing the unemployment rate down to 7.7% from 7.9% in January. Business • 08 Mar 13
Howlin to maintain 'vast bulk' of public wages The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin, has pledged to maintain current pay for the "vast bulk of public servants" in a new … News • 25 Nov 12
