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Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Apprentices should receive national minimum wage Low pay commission releases 2009 report

The Low Pay Commission is calling for apprentices to receive a national minimum wage in its 2009 report, published last week. However this will be at a lower rate than for other workers.

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28 April 2009 Nothing fancy, just good financial information

Living on a low income, keeping loans under control and financial abuse are just three of the issues covered by a recession busting leaflet launched today by YWCA. The guide is aimed at young women and features tips on saving money, low budget shopping and cutting costs.

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27 April 2009 YWCA's response to Equality Bill

YWCA welcomes the Government's commitment to introducing the Equality Bill during these difficult economic times. We agree with the Government that equality is vital for the individual, society and the economy.

31 March 2009
YWCA girls talk money Young women speak at 'Right on the money' conference
16 March 2009
More innovative solutions to drinking problems needed Girls should have more to do than get drunk, says chief exec
8 March 2009
Bridging the gap YWCA produce supplement for The Telegraph
1 March 2009
Credit crunch reveals financial abuse Survey of young women shows disturbing evidence
25 February 2009
YWCA continues to campaign for a fair national minimum wage We want higher national minimum wage and an end to age bands
16 December 2008
A review of the Low Pay meeting by Kimberley Tew Young women meet with Low Pay commissioners
11 December 2008
Young women call for better chances and better wages Girls meet Low Pay commissioners
8 December 2008
YWCA’s response to the Queen’s speech YWCA welcomes the Equality Bill