Scottish economic growth 'longest since 2001'

Scotland's economy has seen its longest period of uninterrupted growth since 2001, according to the Scottish government's chief economist.

UK employers call for government action to boost earnings

(Reuters) - Britain should allow workers to earn more before they start to pay "National Insurance" social security contributions and provide more childcare to boost living standards, one of country's leading employers' groups said on Monday.

Bank of England cuts wage forecast

The Bank of England has halved its forecast for average wage growth, saying it now expects average salaries to rise by 1.25% this year.