Minimum Wage

Incomes Data Services says the settlements outstrip CPI inflation and could soon overtake RPI inflation.

Chartered Institute of Public Relations warn students from certain backgrounds are missing out.

Professor Sir George Bain says the current minimum wage is narrowly focused and short-sighted.

Almost seven in ten of Americans support the plan and 45% of Republicans back the proposal.

Don't let the right-wingers fool you - a living wage is fair, progressive and necessary.

Prime minister 'looking forward' to accepting recommendation of Low Pay Commission

Child poverty and minimum wage rows have turned spotlight back to Ed Miliband's cost of living agenda.

Joseph Rowntree Foundation's head of poverty research: UK needs a co-ordinated approach on income policies

Business Secretary Vince Cable reveals LPC recommendation on UK minimum wage rise to £6.50.

Professor Sir George Bain says the rate has been a clear success but now needs strengthening.

TUC claims Conservatives given guidance on getting round paying minimum wage.

Exclusive: The Pay and Work Rights Helpline received 3,750 complaints between September 2012 and 2013.

Obama pledged to tackle inequality in the US during his State of the Union address.

As politicians debate the UK 'cost of living crisis', Barclays survey reveals business plans to boost workers' wages.

Figures emerge during political row about potential hike in the National Minimum Wage.

Labour leader would freeze energy prices and abolish bedroom tax to support incomes.

Chancellor suggests above inflation increase to counter Labour's "cost of living crisis" attacks on UK recovery.

The current maximum penalty is £5,000, but the government says that will be quadrupled.

PM considers minimum wage boost to match Ed Miliband's wealth creation agenda.

Europe's biggest economy now has 41.78 million people in work.

McResources site labelled burger and fries unhealthy choice.

The ONS says there were 2.39 million unemployed people in the three months to October.

Minister for employment relations says hiring free labour is unacceptable.

The organisers of the industrial actions want a minimum wage increase.

Centre for London says the recommendation is the next step in deterrence and enforcement.

IBTimes UK looks at the top 10 countries for wage hikes across the globe

Federal Statistics Office says Germany saw 11% increase in immigrants in first half of year.

Rhys Moore, director of the Living Wage Foundation, says the rate has become a badge of honour for employers.

Accountant Richard Murphy says Labour should rethink NMW pledge to commit more resources to enforcement.

Business Secretary Cable to announce tough new rules for directors of UK firms.