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Struggling to find work? UK sees more jobseekers and fewer vacancies
UK firms are reluctant to hire due to subdued growth prospects and rising labour costs, two new studies show.
Which EU countries have the highest and lowest minimum wage growth?
In the last 10 years, Romania had the highest minimum wage growth in the EU. Only five member states do not have a national minimum wage.
Minimum wages in Europe: How does your country compare in 2025?
Minimum wages rose faster than inflation in most EU member states and candidate countries, leading to real wage growth across the region. Euronews Business examines these changes.
How much income goes on rent for minimum wage earners in Europe?
The share of minimum wage income spent on rent varies across Europe, from 35% in France to 56% in the Netherlands. Euronews Business examines minimum wages and average rent costs in EU countries.
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Thousands protest in Portugal to demand higher wages
Portugal is one of Western Europe's poorest countries with official data showing that more than half of all workers in country earn less than €1,000 a month.
Should the EU be afraid of Russia’s BRICS gang?
The BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, has garnered more significance since Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What does the EU have to fear about this expanding club of Russian allies?
Seven countries not respecting EU minimum wage rules: trade union
Member states are dragging their feet implementing EU laws intended to ensure workers get a decent salary, as a key deadline looms, the European Trade Union Confederation said.
Portugal minimum wage rises: How does it compare to EU counterparts?
Plans to increase Portugal's minimum wage has been announced - but the higher salary is still far below some of its European Union counterparts.
Dublin pubs suggest time's up for staff due to minimum wage rises
Many pubs in Dublin are struggling with inflationary price rises as well as reduced footfall as pub goers cut back on their spending.
Belgium pushes minimum wage over €2,000 with bid in for more
A hike in the minimum wage puts the country among the few in Europe where the minimum wage surpasses €2,000, as high taxes bite.
More than 500 companies named for not paying minimum wage
The UK government has pointed the finger at iconic British businesses such as EasyJet, Greggs, Hamleys and Harrods who it says have failed to pay staff members the minimum wage.
Minimum wages in Europe: How do salaries compare across the continent?
The proportion of workers earning just the minimum wage is higher than 10% in a number of countries across Europe. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the data.
UK minimum wage set to increase to £11.44 per hour
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that the UK's hourly minimum wage is set to increase to £11.44 per hour, jumping almost 10% from April, marking a significant increase.
UK minimum wage set to rise in 2024
Two million people will be affected by the increase. Full-time workers on the minimum wage will earn £1,000 (€1,153) more next year, says the Conservative Party.
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?
Europe's ALDE party delivers a poster message to Orbán's government
Europe's ALDE party gives Orbán government a piece of their mind with poster campaign