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UK Wage Growth Cools to 5.7% as Job Market Slows

New official figures reveal UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% in the three months to August 2025, as the labour market shows clear signs of cooling. Unemployment holds steady at 4.3% while job vacancies continue their decline.

UK Wage Growth Slows, Falling Behind Inflation

New data from the Office for National Statistics shows UK regular pay growth fell to 6.1%, lagging behind inflation and intensifying the cost-of-living crisis for workers.

UK Wage Growth Slows to 5.7% as Job Market Cools

Official figures show UK wage growth slowed to 5.7% while unemployment rose to 4.3%, signalling a cooling labour market that could influence Bank of England interest rate decisions.

UK Pay Growth Slumps as Job Losses Mount

New official data reveals a sharp slowdown in UK wage growth and rising job losses, presenting a major economic challenge for Chancellor Rachel Reeves and dashing hopes for interest rate cuts.

MPs condemn Asda app over high-cost staff loans

A parliamentary committee has launched a scathing attack on Asda and its financial app partner, Wagestream, for promoting high-interest loans and controversial financial products to its low-paid employees.

Woolworths & Coles in A$1bn Wage Underpayment Scandal

Australia's retail titans, Woolworths and Coles, are embroiled in a massive wage underpayment scandal, with a combined bill of nearly A$1 billion owed to hundreds of thousands of past and present employees.

FA Mandates Minimum Wage for Women's Footballers

The Football Association has introduced a historic minimum wage for women's footballers in England's top two tiers, marking a pivotal moment for professionalism and player welfare in the game.

Crane Operator Job Ad Offering £3,000/Week Goes Viral

A job advertisement for a crane operator in Australia offering a staggering $6,000 AUD (£3,100) per week has gone viral, sparking a fierce debate about skilled labour shortages, wage inflation, and the cost of living crisis.

Australia's Wealth Gap Widens in New Damning Report

A damning new report reveals Australia's wealth gap is widening at an alarming rate, with executive pay soaring while worker wages stagnate. Discover the stark realities of the nation's cost-of-living crisis.

PLT's £6.25ph Burnley Job Ad Sparks Fury and Backlash

Fast-fashion giant PrettyLittle Thing faces a severe backlash and accusations of exploitation after advertising a warehouse job in Burnley for a shockingly low wage, reigniting the debate on workers' rights in the UK.

The shocking truth about becoming a UK millionaire

New research reveals the staggering number of years it would take the average British worker to earn £1 million. We break down the numbers and show why it's a near-impossible dream for most.

UK Barista Wages Surge Past White-Collar Jobs

A surprising economic shift is underway as UK service sector wages for baristas, bartenders, and hotel staff surge past traditional white-collar roles, driven by post-pandemic demand and a tight labour market.

Australia's average salary tops $100,000

New data reveals Australia's average salary has surpassed $100,000, sparking debates on wage growth, inflation, and living costs. Here's the full breakdown.

Tech CEO earns £94M - 1,300x worker pay

A little-known tech company has come under fire after appointing a new CEO with a staggering £94 million salary package, dwarfing the average employee wage by 1,300 times.

UK's baffling hiring crisis explained

A puzzling trend in the UK job market: businesses face hiring challenges while unemployment remains high. What's behind this mismatch?

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