UK Mothers End Maternity Leave Early Over 'Job Loss' Fears
The National Childbirth Trust says 43% of female respondents were likely to return to work sooner than they would like.
Pay Power: How the Minimum Wage Movement Went Global
IBTimes UK takes a look at why the workers of the world are demanding a pay rise.
Swiss Voters Reject World's Highest Minimum Wage
Swiss unions made the proposal for £14 per hour minimum wage to meet its high cost of living.
Ed Miliband: Labour Will Significantly Hike the Minimum Wage
The rate was introduced in 1998 by New Labour and now stands at £6.31 an hour.
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President Obama Boosted as Americans Back Federal Minimum Wage Hike
Almost seven in ten of Americans support the plan and 45% of Republicans back the proposal.
A Living Wage Makes Good Business Sense for Britain and America Alike
Don't let the right-wingers fool you - a living wage is fair, progressive and necessary.
David Cameron Backs Inflation-Busting Minimum Wage Hike
Prime minister 'looking forward' to accepting recommendation of Low Pay Commission
Government Pushes Labour Cost of Living Crisis Back up Agenda
Child poverty and minimum wage rows have turned spotlight back to Ed Miliband's cost of living agenda.
Tax and Benefit Reforms Threaten Inflation-Busting Minimum Wage Hike
Joseph Rowntree Foundation's head of poverty research: UK needs a co-ordinated approach on income policies
UK Minimum Wage: Low Pay Commission Suggests Above-Inflation 3% Hike
Business Secretary Vince Cable reveals LPC recommendation on UK minimum wage rise to £6.50.
Low Pay Commission Founder: UK Minimum Wage Needs Strengthening
Professor Sir George Bain says the rate has been a clear success but now needs strengthening.
Tories Slammed for 'Hypocrisy' over Leaked Internship Memo
TUC claims Conservatives given guidance on getting round paying minimum wage.
UK Minimum Wage Cheat Hotline Racks up Record Complaints After 22% Staff Reduction
Exclusive: The Pay and Work Rights Helpline received 3,750 complaints between September 2012 and 2013.
State of the Union: President Obama Faces Divided Small Business Community on Wage Hike
Obama pledged to tackle inequality in the US during his State of the Union address.
UK Wages: Over Half of Firms Plan Pay Rises in 2014
As politicians debate the UK 'cost of living crisis', Barclays survey reveals business plans to boost workers' wages.
Revealed: HMRC has Only 181 Staff to Enforce Minimum Wage
Figures emerge during political row about potential hike in the National Minimum Wage.
Labour's Ed Miliband: Cost of Living Crisis UK's Single Biggest Challenge
Labour leader would freeze energy prices and abolish bedroom tax to support incomes.
George Osborne: I'll Hike UK Minimum Wage Above Inflation
Chancellor suggests above inflation increase to counter Labour's "cost of living crisis" attacks on UK recovery.
Minimum Wage Cheats to Face £20,000 Fine as Vince Cable Targets Rogue Employers
The current maximum penalty is £5,000, but the government says that will be quadrupled.
David Cameron Looks to Minimum Wage Hike to Ditch 'Party of the Rich' Tag
PM considers minimum wage boost to match Ed Miliband's wealth creation agenda.
German Employment Hits Record High in 2013 as Angela Merkel Eyes Minimum Wage
Europe's biggest economy now has 41.78 million people in work.
McDonald's 'Junk Food is Bad for You' Staff Website Advice Dropped
McResources site labelled burger and fries unhealthy choice.
UK Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.4% Edging Toward BoE's Threshold
The ONS says there were 2.39 million unemployed people in the three months to October.
Jo Swinson Blasts Hiring Unpaid Interns Instead of Minimum Wage Workers
Minister for employment relations says hiring free labour is unacceptable.
Thousands of US Fast Food Workers Strike Against Low Wages
The organisers of the industrial actions want a minimum wage increase.
Name and Shame Minimum Wage Cheats on Trip Advisor Says Report
Centre for London says the recommendation is the next step in deterrence and enforcement.
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