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Inflation

Retail Prices Index

June 4.6%
May 4.3%
April 4.2%

Source:
Office of National Statistics

Pay Deals

Average pay settlements to May 2008 (exc. bonuses)

Private Sector 3.8%
Public Sector 4.0%


Source:
Office of National Statistics

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29-Jul-08 [International]
Moscow most expensive for expats
A consumer consultancy firm has released its annual Cost of Living survey which revealed the gap between the least and most expensive cities for to live in is increasing, contrary to figures from 2007. Find out more>
29-Jul-08 [Europe, Middle East and Africa]
Sarkozy changes French working week limit
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The chief executive of the Professional Footballers Association was paid over £1 million last year, it has emerged. Find out more>
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28-Jul-08 [Pay and Reward]
Strike could hit Harrods
Harrods could be hit with strike action in a pay row, the Times has revealed. Find out more>
Zurich has urged financial advisers to review client retirement portfolios after more people have come out of retirement or delaying the process. Find out more>
25-Jul-08 [Pay and Reward]
Printer closedown could axe 140 jobs
Up to 140 jobs could go at Westferry after the Telegraph Media Group (TMG) announced it would be leaving its main printing press by the start of autumn, reported the Guardian today. Find out more>
Consulting firm Deloitte has warned that many of Britain's blue-chip companies are risking final-salary pension schemes worth £80 billion after placing "heavy bets" on equity and property investment, a news provider revealed today. Find out more>
Close to 300 workers at a power cable company in Wrexham will go ahead with strike action over pensions, the Daily Post of north Wales has reported. Find out more>
Companies should endeavour to keep their staff informed about developments in workplace pension schemes, to ensure they maintain faith in them, according to one expert. Find out more>

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