1.   Annual bonuses across different industries and higher overtime in manufacturing pushed up earnings, the Office for National Statistics said.

2.   Backers of the initiative said that the shorter work week and higher overtime rate will help reduce unemployment by creating a need for more workers.

3.   About half the money was intended to cover higher overtime costs, which the administration said were caused by an increase in arrests.

4.   That would mean a higher base pay for the worker and therefore a higher overtime rate.

5.   The pilots and engineers warned that they would renew their strike call if their demands for pay raises, higher overtime rates and housing allowances are not met.