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Tories to extend “unlawful” workfare schemes
Squeezed Middle will be squeezed for another decade
“Ten million people on low-to-middle incomes will have to wait another 10 years before their living standards return to their pre-recession level in 2008, according to a study published today. The Resolution Foundation, an independent think-tank, said that many of Britain’s “squeezed middle” faced a “permanent hit” because it would be hard for them to fully recover the ground they have lost in recent years as earnings have risen by less than inflation.” – Independent
Other highlights
- Why O’Farrell is a smart choice for Labour – George Eaton, New Statesman
- CBI call for more infrastructure spending – Guardian
- The most popular book for MPs is… – Daily Mail
- Independence gets a poll bump in Scotland – Times(£)
- Is Gove “bribing” schools to change their status? – Independent
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