UK Perspectives 2016: Personal and household finances in the UK

25 May 2016
By ONS Digital

There are many different factors that affect our standard of living but a key aspect is our financial situation, in particular levels of personal and household income, wealth and spending. This article is part of a series of UK Perspectives providing an overview of the social and economic changes of the nation over the last […]

Household income and inequality: where do you fit in?

23 February 2016
By Rob Fry

Income inequality in the UK is high compared with other similarly developed nations, which is why our tax and benefit system is so important.

More jobs being paid close to the minimum wage

1 December 2015
By Rob Fry

The average (median) weekly pay for full-time employees rose by 1.8% in the latest year, according to the latest figures from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE). The data showed a rise from £518 in April 2014 to £528 in April 2015. But how has pay changed over a longer period?