Unseasonal birdsong sparks climate debate in UK
Mild UK winters trigger unusual December birdsong from skylarks and thrushes. Is it a charming natural event or a stark climate crisis warning? Read the analysis.
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Podcast: Reviewing 2025's biggest political moments
John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey analyse the defining political events of 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Listen to the Politics Weekly UK podcast now.
BP axes paid breaks and holiday bonuses for staff
BP is scrapping paid rest breaks and most bank holiday premiums for 5,400 forecourt workers, offsetting a rise in the real living wage. Read the full story on the controversial move.
UK Minimum Wage Rise: Millions to Get £975 Boost
Millions of UK workers will see a pay rise of up to £975 from April 2026 as the National Minimum Wage increases. Find out how much more you'll earn.
Santa Fe links minimum wage to rental affordability
Santa Fe becomes the first US city to directly tie minimum wage increases to rental costs, aiming to ensure workers can afford to live where they work. Discover how this groundbreaking policy works.
Rachel Reeves' Budget: 12 Key Changes Revealed
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a £15bn budget with major changes to benefits, taxes, wages, and NHS funding. Discover how the new policies affect you.
National Living Wage to rise to £12.71 an hour
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.1% rise in the National Living Wage to £12.71, boosting pay for 2.7 million workers. Discover the full impact on low-paid employees and business concerns.
Reeves Budget: Tax Hikes and National Wage Increases
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her second Budget with tax rises to fill a public finance black hole. National Living Wage to increase to £12.71. Full details inside.
Reeves' Budget 2025: Pay rise for 2.7 million workers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn spending plan, focusing on wage increases and tackling the cost of living. Discover how the Budget affects you.
Reeves' Budget: Growth Drive and Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises the biggest growth drive in a generation while warning of tax rises to fix public finances. Full Budget details revealed.
Reeves Braces for Business Clash Over Budget Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces business backlash over minimum wage increases and wealth taxes in her make-or-break Budget. Will her cost-of-living measures balance the books?
Rachel Reeves' Budget Faces £20bn Gap and Labour Backlash
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils budget tackling cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax increases, while battling to keep Labour MPs supportive amid £20bn spending gap.
UK Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71 for Millions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms a 4.1% minimum wage increase, benefiting 2.7 million workers. Young workers see the biggest rises as the government aims to improve living standards.
UK Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71 for Millions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major minimum wage hike for 2.7 million workers from April 2025. Discover how the new rates will impact your pay.
Unions Urge Chancellor for 'Living Standards Budget'
TUC calls on Rachel Reeves to tackle child poverty and boost wages in a budget focused on working households. New data reveals a £317 weekly pay gap after years of stagnation.
UK Workers Face 23-Year Wait for Wage Recovery
UK workers face devastating erosion of purchasing power as wages lag inflation. New analysis reveals it could take until 2044 to recover 2021 living standards. Read the full investigation.
Firm gives staff early Real Living Wage pay rise
Eland Cables implements the Real Living Wage months ahead of schedule, giving employees a financial boost for Christmas. Discover how this decision benefits staff and business.
RBA: Inflation to rise faster than wages in 2025
The Reserve Bank of Australia predicts inflation will rise faster than wages in 2025, threatening living standards and creating a cost-of-living crisis for British households.
Australian living costs outpace wage growth
New data reveals Australian families are battling rising costs for essentials while wages struggle to keep pace, creating the perfect financial storm for households nationwide.
6 Major Money Changes Hitting Millions in 2024
From energy bills to benefits and minimum wage increases, discover how six major financial changes will impact millions across the UK this year.
Surviving on minimum wage: The shocking reality
A minimum wage worker reveals the shocking reality of surviving on £11.44 per hour in today's cost of living crisis, sharing practical budgeting tips that could help others struggling financially.
Reeves pledges minimum wage overhaul in Labour budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces major reforms to the minimum wage system, promising automatic uprating and stronger enforcement in Labour's debut budget.
Reeves announces minimum wage reforms in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces sweeping minimum wage reforms in her debut Budget, targeting job creation and economic growth through increased pay floors and business incentives.
City Couple Finds Freedom in Canadian Wilderness Homestead
James and Samantha Alofs traded their demanding city careers for a self-sufficient homestead deep in the Canadian wilderness, discovering a more meaningful existence far from modern pressures.
Real Living Wage Jumps to £12 - 460,000 Workers Benefit
Over 460,000 British workers are celebrating a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage increases to £12 across the UK and £13.15 in London, offering financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
UK Minimum Wage Rises to £11.44: Full Details
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the National Living Wage increases to £11.44 per hour, with younger workers benefiting for the first time.
UK Living Wage Set for Major Increase in 2024
Millions of low-paid workers across Britain are set for a welcome pay boost as the National Living Wage prepares for its largest increase in years, providing crucial financial relief during the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced
Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.
Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost
Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.
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