Government survey shows 18% of apprentices were paid less than minimum wage last year

Jobs market buoyant but living standards reeling from financial crisis take another hit

But PM resists parental pay for self-employed as Taylor review urges gig economy reform

New report assesses how to protect workers without stifling technological change

Former Blair adviser says UK government should clearly define who is a ‘worker’

Taylor proposals on labour market likely to anger business and disappoint unions

Report finds the less affluent are more at risk of losing out to automation

Proposal for greater clarity in law when person is classed as ‘dependent contractor’

Review of staff rights likely to recommend it should be easier to talk to bosses

ONS data come as PMI survery shows growth slowing in services sector

Resolution Foundation makes proposal to Matthew Taylor, who is leading review

Total pay pot for staff has increased 1% this year while inflation has surged to 2.9%

Social mobility index reveals focus on universities with lowest state school intake

Government pressed to enforce employment rights after slump in tribunal cases

Pay growth slows to 1.7% in year to April, while prices rise at four-year high of 2.9%

The political split between the generations continues to widen

‘Gig economy’ increases racial disparities in the labour market, TUC data show

Unite is balloting reception and maintenance staff following below-inflation increases

Even rock-solid majority of firebrand Dennis Skinner falls within scope of Conservatives