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UK wages lagged as businesses dealt with increasing cost pressures and growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
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Where did real wages rise and fall the most in Europe in 2024?
In 2024, real wage growth was strongest in Eastern Europe. Among the 32 European countries, it declined in only four.
Trump's movie tariffs throw European film industry into turmoil
US President Donald Trump threatened to impose 100% tariffs on non-US films. Is the EU movie industry the latest political pawn in the EU-US trade war?
Labour costs across Europe: Where are they highest and lowest?
Euronews takes a closer look at the significant differences in labour costs across the EU and the factors driving them.
Low-wage earners: Where is it least profitable to work in Europe?
Data shows young women, with low education and fixed-term contracts are the most likely to be low-wage earners.
Being transparent about pay could save EU women €700 per year
A woman working in an SME in the EU could gain between €465 and €700 annually thanks to the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive. However, some business groups have expressed concerns over reporting obligations.
Minimum wages: Which countries have seen the highest increases?
In nominal terms, Eastern and Southeastern Europe experienced the most significant increases in minimum wages between 2015 and 2025. Euronews Business examines how minimum wages have changed across Europe over the past decade.
UK wages receive a year-end boost as private sector remains robust
Pay growth was also supported by increases in public sector wages, including the wholesale, retail and hospitality sectors.
Teacher salaries in Europe: How have they changed since the 2000s?
Teacher salaries, when adjusted for inflation, have declined in many European countries in recent years. Euronews Business looks at these trends over time.
Bank of Japan raises interest rates to highest level in 17 years
Stronger wages have contributed to the decision by Japan's central bank to raise rates to about 0.5%. The BOJ reiterated that it may in the future raise interest rates again, if required.
Top London store Harrods adds cover charge as Christmas strikes loom
Harrods said it introduced the fee to keep menu prices competitive and maintain a high level of service.
Volkswagen workers offer to take pay cut as wage talks continue
As Volkswagen’s wage negotiations enter a third round, employees have offered to accept a wage cut, in return for guarantees from the company that it will not shut down German plants, and will protect job security.
Meet the 'Nepo Pets' who earn more than you
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