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Conor D'Arcy

The Autumn Budget 2017 has quietly given low-paid workers a pay cut

The minimum wage will not rise as fast as expected.

By Conor D'Arcy

The Autumn Budget 2017 has quietly given low-paid workers a pay cut

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Self-employed workers earned more in the 90s – now another pay squeeze looms

Brexit negotiators should not forget the self-employed.

By Conor D'Arcy

Lidl’s move shows that even in low-margin sectors, higher pay is possible

Lidl's adoption of the real living wage is excellent news, says the Resolution Foundation's Conor D'Arcy.

By Conor D'Arcy

Are zero-hours contracts here to stay?

The number of zero-hours contracts is growing, and it may be that they are a permanent fixture

By Conor D'Arcy

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