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Issue:- 27 March 2014

Pay inequality has risen across the North West

WAGE inequality has increased significantly over the last 13 years according to new TUC analysis published to coincide with the beginning of the TUC's first Fair Pay Fortnight which runs until Sunday, 6 April 2014.

The figures; based on full-time earnings from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) – show that between 2000 (when the data was first collected) and 2013 the pay gap between the top 90% and the bottom 10% of earners in the North West has risen by nearly 4%.

A similar picture emerges in the South East where the gap between those on the 90th and 10th percentile of earnings has grown by nine per cent since 2000. The Midlands has also witnessed a significant pay gap increase over the last 13 years, with the pay gap increasing by seven per cent in the West Midlands and by 5% in the East Midlands.

The TUC analysis reveals that across most of the rest of the country the pay inequality ratio is also rising; up by 14% between 2000 and 2013 in London alone, 9% in the South East, 3% in the East of England, and two per cent in Scotland and the North East.

Only Wales and the South West have seen pay inequality reduce over the last 13 years. However the TUC believes this is more down to top earners not doing as well as in other parts of the UK, rather than those at the bottom getting a better deal.

The TUC research also reveals how much the top 10% of earners across the region bring home and how their salaries vary greatly to the rest of the UK. In the North West, the highest top earners receive £47,000 a year, much lower than the UK average of £53,000 a year and even further behind the averages in the South East (£57,000) and London (£82,000).

Workers on the bottom 10th percentile in the region will be earning three times less than the higher earners, taking home just over £14,000 a year. This, they say, is why pay must be tackled as an issue that is causing problems in society.

Speaking ahead of their 'Price of A Pay Rise' event taking place on Tuesday evening in Liverpool, North West TUC Regional Secretary Lynn Collins said:- "We've talked often about how the North West needs investment in jobs, skills and pay to prevent a widening in the gap between North and South. The figures on take home pay show us that this gap is still there, but reminds us there is more we need to do on our own doorstep to overcome the growing inequality between those at the top and those at the bottom. This growing pay gap is bad news for our economy and bad news for living standards.  We need to make sure this gap doesn't widen and if we don't see more high-skilled jobs with decent pay being created, this worrying pattern is likely to become even more entrenched.  We hear of a recovery, but it's got to be one that people feel and are a part of; not just those higher earners at the top. The TUC wants to see a greater commitment to pay the living wage from both government and employers, a crackdown on excessive executive pay, and modern wages councils which could set higher minimum wages where employers can afford to pay more. We'll be tackling these issues during Fair Pay Fortnight and will be asking the public to back our call to MPs to get all political parties to put decent pay at the top of their agendas in the run up to the election."

Reminders ahead of the Grand National

RACE goers are being urged to leave their cars at home and travel to this year's Aintree Grand National, Thursday, 3 April 2014 to Saturday, 5 April 2014, by public transport.  Arriva and Stagecoach will be running special regular bus services (both numbered 922) between Elliot Street (next to St John's Market) in Liverpool City centre and Aintree racecourse, and from the racecourse back to the City centre when races have finished. Other regular bus services run from both the City centre and other parts of Liverpool and stop near the racecourse. Some roads in the Aintree area will be closed throughout the three days and as a result, some bus services will be diverted.  On Merseyrail extra trains are being provided to increase the frequency of services to the world famous race meeting and extra measures have been put in place to ensure the majority of visitors can use Merseyside's public transport network to its fullest.  For further details please visit:- merseytravel.gov.uk or call Traveline on:- 0151 236 7676 For rail information online about travel in and around Merseyside. Merseyside Police are also again asking residents in Aintree and Maghull to share with Police any issues or concerns they have ahead of the Aintree Festival. Inspector Phil Hatton said his officers want to reassure local residents that they will be on hand to deal with any concerns they may have. Inspector Phil Hatton, said:- "The Aintree Festival is a significant 3 day event that puts Merseyside on the sporting map. The tens of thousands of visitors we welcome to the area every year in early April have a great time and we are grateful to local residents for their patience and co-operation in helping us to successfully Police the event year on year. We recognise that large numbers of people will inevitably have a knock on effect on the local community, many of who continue their daily lives while Aintree is on. As with every year there will be a large-scale policing operation running on all three days to ensure the event passes safely and my neighbourhood team will also be there to address any concerns that residents may have. Not only will these officers be dedicated to responding to any calls about issues such as anti-social behaviour and disorder outside of the racecourse throughout the festival, they will also be looking to speak to anyone living locally who may have experienced problems in previous years. We want to hear from these people so we can discuss with them how we can address them this year and ensure the same issues don't arise again so that the event is a winner for all."  Aintree and Maghull residents can contact their neighbourhood team by sending an email or call the non emergency number:- 101.

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