Public sector pay deals help drive up UK borrowing
Government borrowing increased significantly in October due to record debt interest payments and rising public sector pay, indicating fiscal challenges ahead.
UK unemployment rises while regular wage growth slows; bitcoin breaks $89,000 business live
The job market is experiencing a loosening trend amid rising wage growth and increasing employer costs.
Unions tell Reeves they expect huge pay rise in new year despite Budget black hole
Union leaders are preparing for a confrontation over public sector pay rises amid rising economic pressures.
Unite calls for 1% wealth tax on super-rich to fund UK public sector pay rises
Unite calls for a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich to fund public sector raises and NHS staffing.
The Guardian view on trade unions: good for capitalism | Editorial
Rightwing backlash against public sector pay rises illustrates deepening tensions in labor relations and the ongoing effects of austerity on essential services.
Future pay deals will be shaped by tough decisions, Starmer to tell TUC
Starmer warns public sector unions that future pay deals will be influenced by economic stability.
Unions do worry' Starmer's Labour won't deliver inflation pay rises
Unions demand Labour to reverse public sector pay decline.
Tories accuse Starmer of losing control of public sector pay with strike deals
Keir Starmer's government faces criticism for its handling of public sector pay negotiations, as strikes continue amidst rising demands for wage increases.
Unions tell Reeves they expect huge pay rise in new year despite Budget black hole
Union leaders are preparing for a confrontation over public sector pay rises amid rising economic pressures.
Unite calls for 1% wealth tax on super-rich to fund UK public sector pay rises
Unite calls for a 1% wealth tax on the super-rich to fund public sector raises and NHS staffing.
The Guardian view on trade unions: good for capitalism | Editorial
Rightwing backlash against public sector pay rises illustrates deepening tensions in labor relations and the ongoing effects of austerity on essential services.
Future pay deals will be shaped by tough decisions, Starmer to tell TUC
Starmer warns public sector unions that future pay deals will be influenced by economic stability.
Unions do worry' Starmer's Labour won't deliver inflation pay rises
Unions demand Labour to reverse public sector pay decline.
Tories accuse Starmer of losing control of public sector pay with strike deals
Keir Starmer's government faces criticism for its handling of public sector pay negotiations, as strikes continue amidst rising demands for wage increases.
Public sector workers need above-inflation pay rises, says TUC chief
Public sector workers deserve legitimate pay restoration deals to compensate for significant real-terms salary cuts over the past decade.
Rachel Reeves defends Labour's cut to winter fuel allowance
Rachel Reeves justifies unpopular cuts as necessary for economic recovery, aiming to build a fair and opportunity-driven Britain.
No blank cheques for unions over pay, says Reeves
The Labour government insists on no blank cheques for unions while addressing public sector pay disputes with necessary above-inflation deals.
Unite criticises Starmer's bleak vision of Britain' as Sunak says warning of painful' budget lays ground for tax rises live
Sharon Graham calls for immediate action from Labour to support workers and public services, opposing austerity measures and advocating for a wealth tax.
Public sector workers need above-inflation pay rises, says TUC chief
Public sector workers deserve legitimate pay restoration deals to compensate for significant real-terms salary cuts over the past decade.
Rachel Reeves defends Labour's cut to winter fuel allowance
Rachel Reeves justifies unpopular cuts as necessary for economic recovery, aiming to build a fair and opportunity-driven Britain.
No blank cheques for unions over pay, says Reeves
The Labour government insists on no blank cheques for unions while addressing public sector pay disputes with necessary above-inflation deals.
Unite criticises Starmer's bleak vision of Britain' as Sunak says warning of painful' budget lays ground for tax rises live
Sharon Graham calls for immediate action from Labour to support workers and public services, opposing austerity measures and advocating for a wealth tax.
UK government will stand firm on plan to cut winter fuel payments, says minister
The UK government will not reverse planned cuts to winter fuel payments for pensioners, maintaining its position despite significant pushback from MPs.
Scottish government raids 460m green energy fund for public sector pay rises
Scottish ministers are utilizing a green energy fund to address unforeseen public sector pay expenses while cutting non-essential spending.
Scottish ministers largely to blame for spending crisis, says watchdog
Scottish ministers' financial mismanagement on public sector pay is causing a spending crisis leading to severe cuts in non-essential services.
Britain could be a sci-tech superpower if the Treasury stopped holding it back I Will Hutton
The UK economy faces challenges in growing significant tech companies despite having a strong research and venture capital base.
Labour must be prepared to spend to achieve real growth | Observer editorial
Public sector workers require above-inflation pay rises to tackle recruitment and retention challenges, amidst a history of declining real wages since 2010.
Who is Louise Haigh? Labour transport boss who has struck pay deal with rail union
New pay proposal aims to resolve rail strikes, but fresh actions remain a threat to stability.
Britain's Treasury chief vows to run the economy with 'iron discipline' amid demands for pay raises
New British Treasury chief plans iron discipline for the economy but hints at above-inflation pay raises for public sector workers to address strikes and strife.
Public sector pay rises could cost up to 10 billion, economist warns
Government may need up to 10 billion for public sector pay increases if reports of a 5.5% rise are true.
Five big problems the Starmer government has to fix
Decisions on public sector pay rises and local government funding are urgent challenges for the new UK government.