Now playing Next Work Nurses' salaries: Which countries pay the most and least in Europe? Following a series of strikes across Europe in 2023, nurses in the UK and Italy are expected to continue taking to the streets in 2024 for better pay and work conditions. 14/12/2023
Now playing Next Work Which countries pay teachers the most and the least in Europe? Teachers in Europe are expected to continue striking for better pay and working conditions in 2024 after many of their salaries fell in real terms. 06/12/2023
Now playing Next Mobility Riding the rails: Who travels the most by train in Europe? Rail travel is helping the EU to reach climate and energy-saving targets - but which country has the most railways and who takes the train most often? 08/11/2023
Now playing Next Work Oxford tops the World University 2024 list. Where else made the grade? The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 are out and it's China making the biggest impression rather than the West. 15/10/2023
Now playing Next Work Which countries in Europe offer the most generous sick leave? More workers are taking sick days in the UK than at any point during the last decade. How does the situation compare with European countries? 27/09/2023
Now playing Next Mobility Cycling in Europe: Where is bicycle use most and least common? Cycling varies widely among European countries, with the Netherlands and the Nordics leading the way. The number of people who never cycle is surprisingly high. 19/09/2023
Now playing Next Mobility Access to EV charging stations in Europe: How do countries compare? The dramatic increase in the number of EVs in Europe is promising a move away from fossil fuel cars. But access to charging is a significant concern. 18/09/2023
Now playing Next Mobility Paris e-scooter ban: What are the rules and risks across Europe? Paris has officially become the first European city to ban rented electric scooters. But laws controlling their use are still evolving elsewhere. 01/09/2023
Now playing Next Work Real wages are down in Europe: Which countries saw the biggest fall? Real wages fell in most European countries after record-high inflation eroded most of the nominal wage growth. Which countries are worst impacted? 21/08/2023
Now playing Next Work Doctors' wages: How do countries in Europe compare? Doctors earn substantially more than the average wage but their salaries have fallen in real terms in some European countries, including the UK. 11/08/2023
Now playing Next Work The world’s top 10 universities in 2024 revealed - and 5 are in Europe European and North American universities dominate QS World Rankings 2024 with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) securing the top position for the 12th year in a row. 05/08/2023
Now playing Next Work Average working hours in Europe: Who works the most and the least? The average hours worked per week in Europe vary widely. Countries with higher part-time workers, in particular, reported shorter average workweeks. 22/07/2023
Now playing Next Work Teachers' wages: How do countries in Europe compare? Teachers across Europe have gone on strike in the past year for better pay and working conditions. We look at the differences in salaries. 05/07/2023
Now playing Next Work Nurses salaries: How do other countries in Europe compare on wages? Historic strikes by nurses in the UK's NHS over pay and working conditions mirror the struggle of many health workers in other European countries. 01/05/2023
Now playing Next Work Remote working saves us 72 minutes each day - but is it worth it? People who work from home enjoy significant time savings by not commuting. However, much of the saved time flows back to employers. Only a third goes to leisure. 12/04/2023
Now playing Next Work The EU’s population is set to shrink by 6% by 2100 Is Europe facing a demographic crisis? We break down the data. 04/04/2023
Now playing Next Home These European countries have the lowest and highest energy prices Energy prices have fallen but homes and businesses are still struggling to foot their bills. Which countries are providing the most support? 29/03/2023
Now playing Next Work Which countries go on strike the most in Europe? Strikes are a significant part of the culture of working life in Europe. Is industrial action more common in some countries than others? 07/03/2023
Now playing Next Money This is what countries in Europe will pay for you to have a baby Financial concerns are discouraging young adults in the UK from having children. Which child benefits do other countries offer? 01/03/2023
Now playing Next Mobility Which countries in the EU are buying the most electric cars? Combined, greener alternative propulsion vehicles (APVs) - including battery and hybrid cars - claimed more than 50 per cent of the EU car market in 2022. 20/02/2023
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