5 h. ago Now the nurses could strike! Union threatens action this SUMMER after Government ignores demands for 'significant' pay rise

Union boss's warnings come just weeks after the NHS Pay Review Body recommended a 3 per cent pay rise for nurses, but ministers have said they can only afford to pay 2.8 per cent.

Events

5 h. ago Universal Credit claimants due pay rise from this week as major benefit change kicks in

Universal Credit is paid monthly in arrears, so the first round of benefit payments that will include the higher rates will be paid from this week

Politics

15 h. ago Nurses set to strike this summer if government continues to 'insult this profession'

The Labour Government faces a 'summer of discontent' as the boss of the Royal College of Nursing union will tell ministers nurses need a 'a significant pay rise'

Politics

6 d. ago Millions of people in work to receive £117 pay rise in wages this month

The National Living Wage rise will see full-time workers earn up to £1,400 extra over the coming year.

Economics

8 d. ago Man Utd face giving star massive pay rise to match mega Cristiano Ronaldo salary

Manchester United star Casemiro has a clause in his contract which guarantees the defensive midfielder a huge pay rise if the Red Devils get back into the Champions League

Economics

8 d. ago Man Utd star set for massive Cristiano Ronaldo level pay rise if club win Europa League

Cash-strapped Manchester United will be forced to give one star a colossal 25% pay rise if Ruben Amorim's side get back into the Champions League

Politics

1 week ago Junior doctors poised to strike after Government 'ignored' demands for pay bumps

Resident doctors will ballot for strike action over 'ignored' demands for pay, the British Medical Association has announced.

Politics

1 week ago London Stock Exchange Group suffers shareholder rebellion over boss's £2.7m pay rise

At the company's AGM, 30% of shareholders voted against plans to raise the pay of chief executive David Schwimmer from £5.1m to £7.8m this year.

Economics

3 w. ago Number plate checker can tell drivers if they need to pay £150 DVLA car tax rise

The quick number plate checker will tell how much CO2 their vehicle emits and what car tax band they fall into - and if they need to pay more in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) car tax bills this year

Economics

3 w. ago SNP minister claims her £19,000 pay rise won't cost the taxpayer a single penny

SNP ministers have faced a backlash after they were handed whopping pay rises.

Economics

3 w. ago UK inflation falls to 2.6%, increasing pressure on Bank to cut interest rates

March annual rate comes before expected rise because of household bills going up this monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, increasing the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to cut interest rates next month.Prices growth was weak ahead of an expected rise in April as households begin to pay higher council tax and utility bills, as well as an uncertain outlook posed by Donald Trump’s tariff war. Continue reading...

Economics

3 w. ago Readers' letters: Shocked but not surprised by £20,000 pay rise for ministers

A reader is unimpressed with John Swinney’s ‘fairness’ defence of a big pay rise for Scottish Government ministers

Politics

4 w. ago John Swinney defends £20,000 pay rise for SNP ministers as 'principle of fairness'

John Swinney has claimed allowing his ministers a pay rise is guided by “fairness”.

Politics

4 w. ago Union to debate launching formal ballot for strike action over teachers’ pay

The majority of National Education Union (NEU) teacher members have said they would be willing to strike over the Government’s proposed 2.8% pay rise.

Events

4 w. ago John Swinney defends £20k pay rise for SNP ministers as 'fair'

The First Minister held a press conference in Bute House on Monday morning.

Politics

4 w. ago SNP Ministers to receive £20,000 pay boost at same time as taxes rise for Scots

Ministerial pay will rise after being frozen by Alex Salmond in 2009.

Economics