4 d. ago Business News: Water sector under pressure as Thames deal collapses while M&S boss sees pay rise to £7.1m

From calls to overhaul the water industry and Thames Water’s failed investor talks, to Greg Hands’ new role at Royal Mail and a £7.1m payday for the M&S boss - here are today’s top UK business stories.

Economics

4 d. ago I've had a big pay rise to £125,000 should I salary sacrifice as much as possible into my pension?

My promotion and pay increase fall almost entirely into the 60% tax trap and I am worried that the government will change salary sacrifice and I'll lose out.

Economics

5 d. ago M&S issues statement after boss’ pay soars to £7.1 million as cyber attack disruption continues

M&S boss Stuart Machin received a a 39 per cent pay rise for the year ending in March, just weeks before the store was hit by a cyber attack

Economics

8 d. ago Pay rise for Captain Tom's daughter: Disgraced Hannah Ingram

Hannah Ingram-Moore, 54, and her husband Colin, 68, took home £59,323 from Maytrix Group Limited in 2024, a stark increase from the £30,523 they were due in 2023.

Politics

8 d. ago Brits brace for summer holiday chaos as major UK airports threaten strike action

UK holidaymakers could experience serious travel disruption over the busy summer holiday period, as workers in two major airports could ballot over strike action against their employer

Events

9 d. ago Striking junior doctors no longer have public’s backing, Wes Streeting says

The health secretary’s intervention marks a drastic shift in tone after he brought months of strike action to an end last year by handing doctors a 22 per cent pay rise within weeks of entering office

Events

1 week ago Junior doctors seeking almost 30% pay rise to avoid more strike action

Wes Streeting urged resident doctors not to vote for strike action after they demanded their pay be restored to 2008 levels

Events

1 week ago Dear Jobs Guru: ‘I took over my redundant colleague’s duties and now I want a pay rise’

Worker Dan says he’s been picking up the pieces since his workmate was made redundant last year – now he wants a pay bump to earn what she was on. Our Jobs Guru James Innes is here with some much-needed advice

Politics

1 week ago Resident doctors in England start receiving ballots for industrial action

It comes after ministers announced last week that most doctors would receive a 4% pay rise.

Politics

2 w. ago Drivers can use number plate checker to see if they need to pay £150 DVLA car tax rise

The DVLA raised VED rates on April 1 for the majority of petrol, diesel, and electric vehicle owners, leading to significant increases for some drivers - Here's how to check if you're affected

Economics

2 w. ago Why are doctors threatening strike action over a 4% pay rise?

Ministers previously said they could only afford a rise of 2.8 per cent in 2025-26

Events

2 w. ago Ryanair tells shocked cabin crew they have to pay back thousands from salary rise

Ryanair have been accused of engaging in ‘union-based discrimination’

Economics

2 w. ago Ryanair tells shocked cabin crew they have to pay back thousands from 2024 raise

Ryanair have been accused of engaging in ‘union-based discrimination’

Events

2 w. ago Dedicated Royal Navy, Army and RAF troops receive new above inflation pay rise

Armed forces personnel have been given a second above inflation pay rise in less than 12 months.

Economics

2 w. ago Doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay rise announcement

The British Medical Association, the union representing doctors, has said the pay rise does not go far enough in restoring historical pay freezes.

Events

2 w. ago Partially funded teacher pay rise may lead to cuts to school provision – unions

The largest education union in England has threatened to ‘register a dispute’ with the Government unless it fully funds the pay award.

Economics

2 w. ago Teachers and doctors threaten strike action after 4% pay rise announcement

The British Medical Association, the union representing doctors, has said the pay rise does not go far enough in restoring historical pay freezes.

Events

3 w. ago Millions of Universal Credit claimants to receive first pay rise since benefits boost starting this week

Universal Credit payments increased by 1.7% from April 7 but the first payments which will include the higher rates will be paid from this week as it is paid monthly in arrears

Economics

3 w. 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

3 w. 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