Over 28,000 workers across the UK will benefit from the change Economics
Airline CEO Michael O’Leary said the bonus for each bag would be raised from €1.50 to €2.50 and the monthly cap of €80 per month would also be removedRyanair will pay airport staff increased and unlimited bonuses of €2.50 for every non-compliant carry-on bag they take from passengers, the airline’s boss has announced.Passengers whose cabin cases exceed the maximum dimensions for a small suitcase are charged fees of up to £75 and their luggage is taken into the hold. The fines have outraged some travellers – especially when it emerged that staff at the boarding gate have been incentivised to spot oversized bags. Continue reading... Politics
CEO Michael O’Leary ‘makes no apology’ for airline’s policy and says monthly cap of €80 will also be removedRyanair will pay airport staff increased and unlimited bonuses of €2.50 for every non-compliant carry-on bag they take from passengers, the airline’s boss has announced.Passengers whose cabin cases exceed the maximum dimensions for a small suitcase are charged fees of up to £75 and their luggage is taken into the hold. Continue reading... Politics
The baggage screeners will now receive a 7% increase in hourly pay, backdated to April 2025, along with other improved benefits. Events
New wave of content creators say they hope to increase pay transparency by questioning people in the streetWould you be prepared to tell a stranger how much you earn and let them broadcast it all over the internet?For better or worse, it used to be the case that pretty much the only people who knew your salary were you, your boss and probably HM Revenue & Customs. Continue reading... Technology
The current personal tax allowance is £12,570 Economics
The nil rate band remains frozen until 2030, and with property prices still elevated, an increasing number of families will have to pay the death tax. Society
Ten Democratic U.S. House members have asked the NCAA about its plans to protect female athletes' interests Politics
Rachel Reeves may use new 'sin taxes' to increase how much you have to pay for cigarettes, junk food, chocolate and booze Politics
The charge is increasing, and many drivers currently exempt will have to pay it from later in 2025 Economics
A UK airport is facing shutdown over potential strike action as key staff members are discontent with recent pay offers which they claim don't cover the increasing cost of living Events
Reeves will now need to make 'unenviable decisions' to meet the costs of weaker economic forecasts and higher spending. Economics
The Government have set out plans to increase the pay of young workers across the UK Politics
