40 h. 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

57 h. 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

58 h. 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

58 h. 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

8 d. ago How much will minimum wages go up by in 2025? Increases to take effect in April

Lower paid workers, especially those aged between 18 and 20, are about to get a significant uplift to their pay

Politics

8 d. ago How does the UK's minimum wage compare with other countries as hourly rate to increase

Big rises to the national living wage and minimum wage come in this April

Politics

1 week ago How did it come to this? Labour’s journey from landslide victory to ‘deep unhappiness’

Rachel Reeves’s speech next week is being crafted as a ‘re-education’ on Labour’s achievements amid gloominess and sinking poll ratingsWhen Rachel Reeves takes to her feet in the Commons to deliver her spring statement next week, she will try to pull off what her inner circle describe as a “re-education” exercise over how Labour has used its early days in power.“We want it to be a re-education on all the good things we’ve already done in office,” said one, listing achievements including increasing the minimum wage, cutting NHS waiting lists and improving workers’ rights. “We want everybody to hear it.” Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago ‘We want everybody to hear it’: Labour to use spring statement to showcase early successes

Rachel Reeves’s fiscal speech next week is being carefully crafted as a ‘re-education’ on Labour’s achievements When Rachel Reeves takes to her feet in the Commons to deliver her spring statement next week, she will try to pull off what her inner circle describe as a “re-education” exercise over how Labour has used its early days in power.“We want it to be a re-education on all the good things we’ve already done in office,” said one, listing achievements including increasing the minimum wage, cutting NHS waiting lists and improving workers’ rights. “We want everybody to hear it.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Millions of workers warned to 'check payslips' as wage changes come in next month

The government has announced it is increasing National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage levels - but is urging workers to check their payslips to make sure they are being paid correctly

Events

2 w. ago The new laws coming in April 2025 including wage increase and car tax changes

People earning the National Living Wage or National Minimum Wage will see their pay increase from April 2025

Politics

3 w. ago Domino’s pizza prices will ‘no doubt’ rise this year amid higher tax bill

The chain’s UK and Ireland boss said increases to the minimum wage and taxes will force it to hike prices later on in 2025.

Economics

3 w. ago John Lewis staff bonus at risk as Budget tax hikes hit High Street

The department store and Waitrose owner faces 'tens of millions' in extra overheads this year due to increases to National Insurance, business rates and the minimum wage.

Events

3 w. ago John Lewis and Currys staff to get pay rise ahead of April minimum wage increase

About 65,000 John Lewis shop workers will get a raise of at least 7.4% while Currys’ 15,000 retail staff will get a 6% increase.

Politics

3 w. ago Thousands of retail workers to get 5 per cent pay rise next month

Marks & Spencer said it will spend about £95 million on pay increases in April as the minimum wage rises across the UK

Economics