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Inflation

Retail Prices Index

May 4.3%
April 4.2%
March 3.8%

Source:
Office of National Statistics

Pay Deals

Average pay settlements to April 2008 (exc. bonuses)

Private Sector 3.8%
Public Sector 4.1%


Source:
Office of National Statistics

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Distribution workers at Argos have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a dispute over pay, it has been reported. Find out more>
The metropolitan police has been urged to concentrate on making the policing environment more attractive rather than reviewing "institutional racism", according to its human resources chief. Find out more>
Employers who are looking to recruit workers from outside of the European Economic Area will have to get permission from the UK Border Agency (UKBA) or face potential hiring bans. Find out more>
04-Jul-08 [Pensions]
BAA agrees pension deal
Workers at the British Airport Authority have voted in favour of accepting a new pensions package. Find out more>
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has won a court case against an employer who has been found guilty of deliberately not paying the National Minimum Wage. Find out more>
03-Jul-08 [Pay and Reward]
UCATT criticises constrction safety
The UK's Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (UCATT), has criticised the government for not properly enforcing health and safety regulations in the workplace. Find out more>
03-Jul-08 [Americas]
UK and US unions sign merger
The UK's biggest workers union Unite and the United Steelworkers of America (USW) have signed an agreement to form the first global union. Find out more>
Final salary pension schemes at the John Lewis Partnership are to be enhanced, with new joiners also being offered a defined contribution plan. Find out more>
02-Jul-08 [Europe, Middle East and Africa]
German airline workers take strike action
Workers at German airline Lufthansa have walked out in a staged strike over pay issues. Find out more>
Thousands of local government workers are expected to miss out on their summer breaks this year, according to new research. Find out more>

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