New figures released today by the Office for National Statistics showed that although unemployment and inflation have both dropped, working households might not feel the benefit as wages hit a two-year low.
The charity is calling for more support for childcare costs for low income families to make sure that work always pays.
Citizens Advice chief executive Gillian Guy, said: “Stagnant wages are the price working people are paying for the welcome growth in employment.
“Getting more people into work is good news for individual people, their family and the wider economy, but the overall economic picture remains patchy for working households.
“Inflation has dipped yet wages are at a two-year low. Employment has risen yet many people remain stuck in temporary jobs. Getting a regular income is vital to people’s security but many households are still unable to count on that stability due to the high level of part-time or even zero-hour contract jobs.”
