Now playing Next Business UK employees set to see slip in salary rises in 2024 UK employees can expect lower salary increases as employers reduce hiring plans for 2024, with a widening wage gap seen between private and public sector workers. 12/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy How do minimum wages compare across Europe in 2024? The EU's new directive aims to set an international level such as 60% of the gross median wage for the minimum wage. It also call for regular revisions to ensure pay levels remain up to date. 05/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy UK wage growth slows as job vacancies fall Salaries are rising at a slower rate in the UK but are still outpacing inflationary price hikes, according to official figures released on Tuesday. 16/01/2024
Now playing Next Economy Global unemployment expected to grow this year, despite dip in 2023 The International Labour Organization warns that global unemployment may increase in 2024, alongside persisting inflation and economic woes in G20 states. 10/01/2024
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 Economy UK wage growth slows and job vacancies fall ahead of BoE rate decision Ahead of the Bank of England’s interest rate decision on Thursday, new data shows the economy is cooling. 12/12/2023
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 Economy Germany and Spain see service sector growth despite wages challenge Euronews Business looks at why the German services sector has performed better than expected in November and what’s holding the Spanish one back. 05/12/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK wages rise adding to Bank of England inflation woes Earnings, excluding bonuses, were 7.7% higher than a year earlier in the period from July to September, official data showed. 14/11/2023
Now playing Next Economy UK pay overtakes inflation for first time in almost two years Average earnings excluding bonuses rose at an annual rate of 7.8% from June to August 2023 - welcome news for some amid the cost of living crisis. 17/10/2023
Now playing Next Economy Unemployment is on the rise in the UK, but so are wages Pay excluding bonuses was up 7.8% between May and July 2023 compared to the same time last year. When bonuses are factored in, the figure jumps to 8.5%. 12/09/2023
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 Travel News Good news for Brits wanting to work in Australia as visa rules relax Australia is finally raising its working holiday visa age for Brits, as well as Italians and Danes. Here’s everything you need to know. 30/06/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Hollywood writers go on strike as streaming boom changes industry The Writers Guild of America has called its first work stoppage in 15 years after the rising popularity of streaming has seen seismic changes to the entertainment industry 02/05/2023
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 United Kingdom Largest wave of industrial action in decade expected in UK Half a million workers expected to walk out in strikes across the UK, making it the largest wave of industrial action in more than 10 years 01/02/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom 'Significant disruption' warning as UK braces for mass strikes The industrial action involves school teachers and classroom assistants, some bus and train drivers, security guards, civil servants, and staff at 150 universities. 01/02/2023
Now playing Next Portugal Thousands of school staff in pay protest march in Portugal Thousands of school staff in Portugal marched through Lisbon to demand better pay and conditions in the latest in a series of protests against education reforms suggested in December. 28/01/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Train strikes: Here's how much train drivers are paid around Europe Train strikes over pay disputes are common. But what are train drivers actually paid? 23/12/2022
Now playing Next Travel News Lufthansa staff see wage hikes up to 19% following strike action Germany's Lufthansa and labour union Verdi have settled on pay increases of up to €498 per month. 10/08/2022