BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 17:44:00
National statistics. after adjusting for inflation, pay fell overall by 2.7%, close to the biggest drop previously recorded. the figures also showed unemployment has risen slightly. our economic correspondent aaron duverne —— mike andy verity reports. across the country private employers like this environmentally friendly coffee chain are given the biggest pay rises in years. here they have boosted pay by 5% on their offering grants and loans to help staff cope with the soaring cost of living. i think going into this year, having registered with covid, it was really quite a nervous time. d...