May sees worst increase in price of petrol in at least 18 years
Motorists suffered the worst monthly rise in the average price of petrol in at least 18 years with 6p a
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Child poverty in working households up by 1 million children since 2010, says TUC
The number of children growing up in poverty in working households is set to be 1 million (+50%) higher this
Read moreNational Living Wage workers set for £600 pay rise from 1 April
Over 2 million people will get a pay rise from today (1 April 2018) thanks to an above-inflation rise in
Read moreSharp fall in basic level apprenticeships for workers aged 25+ shows that government reforms are weeding out poor quality provision
The sharp drop in level 2 apprenticeship starts for workers aged 25+ show that the government reforms are weeding out
Read moreThe Children’s Society comments on child poverty statistics
Responding to today’s Households Below Average Income Statistics, The Children’s Society Chief Executive Matthew Reed said: “Today’s shocking child poverty
Read moreCouncil tax rise agreed to deal with pressures on vital council services
St Helens Council has agreed to increase council tax by 5.99 per cent for 2018-19 to help protect essential services.
Read moreExtra council tax income in 2018/19 will not protect under-pressure local services
Communities across the country will see many of their local services face further reductions this year despite paying more council
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