The value of South West England's overall pay packet has fallen by 10per cent since 2007, according to fresh TUC analysis as part of its latest campaign.

Research published by the TUC suggests that almost 4 in 5 of 18-34 year olds could not afford to live in London away from home to become even unpaid interns.

One in five British children are living below the poverty line, with almost half under the threshold in some areas, according to new research.

Figures released this week from the ONS show that more than one in three people have no savings to cope with unexpected emergencies.