5 million workers in the UK still earn less than the Living Wage. Now, more than ever, we need to find ways to help those at the bottom work their way up the earnings ladder

Abstract

The recent economic crisis has seen a rise in part-time work, mostly driven by those who are unable to find full time positions. The Resolution Foundation’s Lee Savage looks at some new research on low pay in Britain and finds that some groups are much more affected by low pay than other