28 h. ago Trump will stop the tax break for retailers like Shein. It could change the way we shop

The days of getting low cost goods from brands like Temu could be numbered

Politics

28 h. ago Major retailer to close UK high street store as shoppers blame 'greedy landlords'

Poundland is going through a rough time right now – like much of the UK's high street – and now a much-loved branch in a popular shopping centre is just weeks away from closing

Politics

34 h. ago 15 job categories 'not guaranteed' to get the National Minimum Wage amid April rise

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates have increased, but not every employee is guaranteed this basic pay

Politics

49 h. ago East Kilbride MP hails 'record' minimum wage increase for 7000 South Lanarkshire residents

The changes will also see a pay boost for Britain’s young people – with the National Minimum Wage for younger workers and apprentices seeing a record cash increase.

Politics

50 h. ago Store closures: major retail shops closing in April 2025 as high street struggles

High street retailers are facing tough times, with big names closing stores this month 🛍️

Politics

50 h. ago Working age households set to be £400 worse off during the new financial year

An increase in wages is likely to be off-set by rises to fuel bills and Council Tax.

Economics

55 h. ago Trump shuts major online shopping loophole in blow to bargain hunters as his sweeping tariffs take effect

Donald Trump signed an executive order as part of his 'Liberation Day' plans that charges a 30% tax on orders under $800 from foreign retailers that could change the face of online shopping forever.

Economics

66 h. ago HMRC benefit increases happening in April 2025 including child benefit and minimum wage

Different HMRC benefits, along with the National Minimum Wage, are increasing this month - full list of new rates

Politics

66 h. ago Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke MP welcomes rise in National Living Wage

Full-time workers on the National Living Wage will see a real-terms pay increase of £1,400 per year, helping to provide families with better financial stability, improve living standards and kickstart growth as part of Labour’s Plan for Change.

Politics

4 d. ago Scots 'getting the pay rise they desperately deserve' says Angela Rayner

EXCLUSIVE: The Deputy Prime Minister said the minimum wage rise will "tackle low pay and help workers in Scotland to get on in life".

Politics

4 d. ago Workers in Scotland receive pay rise as Living Wage and Minimum Wage increase takes effect

The UK Government said the pay rises would help "kick-start economic growth and ensure our country is fit for the future".

Economics

4 d. ago National living wage rise kicks in as households brace for tax and bill hikes

The wage increase coincides with hikes to council tax, employer national insurance contributions and household bills.

Economics

4 d. ago How to beat Rachel Reeves' savage bill hikes TODAY: From council tax to cars, utilities and housing

Over half a dozen major household bills are set to rise this April meaning millions of households will be forced to pay hundreds of pounds a year more.

Economics

5 d. ago KEVIN MAGUIRE: Keir Starmer must reverse kamikazi policies and start selling hidden success

April 1 will see a 6.7% rise in the minimum wage that will put extra cash in the pockets of an estimated 1.9 million low-paid workers under a new Labour drive to increase wages

Events

5 d. ago Millions of UK workers due pay rise worth £1,400 as minimum wage rises this week

The minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate an employer has to legally pay you, depending on your age, for both full-time and part-time workers - and it is rising by 6.7% from this April

Economics

5 d. ago Minimum wage: 2025 pay rise for workers with new April national minimum wage increase

Millions will see a boost in their pay, but many still fall short of the Real Living Wage 💸

Economics

5 d. ago Exactly how much you will get on minimum wage with new increase from this week

More than three million Brits are expected to benefit from the increase coming into force on April 1

Politics

5 d. ago More than 3 million UK workers set to get pay rise from 1 April

The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage are set to increase from April

Economics

5 d. ago Millions of people in work to receive £26 pay rise in wages from this week

Full-time workers can expect to make £26 more a week, and £117 more a month.

Economics

5 d. ago "It was chaos": Shopping horror after man stabbed in attack at retail park before area evacuated

The victim ran into Matalan after the brutal attack

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