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.
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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.
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.
V-Levels: New vocational rivals to A-Levels
Discover how new advanced vocational qualifications are set to transform Britain's education landscape, offering students genuine alternatives to traditional A-Levels.
A-Levels Face Replacement by New 'V-Levels' System
The UK government is considering a major overhaul of post-16 education that could see A-Levels replaced by a new broader qualification system called 'V-Levels', marking the biggest change to England's education system in decades.
Major GCSE Shake-Up: 'Mickey Mouse' Courses Axed
The UK government announces radical reforms to post-16 education, phasing out low-value qualifications and creating new 'Advanced British Standard' combining A-Levels and T-Levels.
491 companies fined for minimum wage violations
Exclusive investigation reveals 491 businesses fined for failing to pay minimum wage, with high street names and major retailers among the worst offenders.
Major UK retailers fined for minimum wage violations
Exclusive investigation reveals how prominent British companies including Holland & Barrett and British Gas systematically underpaid thousands of workers, resulting in substantial government fines and back-pay settlements.
Holland & Barrett fined £1.7m for wage violations
Health retailer Holland & Barrett faces massive penalties after government investigation reveals systematic underpayment of thousands of workers across UK stores.
Holland & Barrett and British Gas fined for worker underpayment
Two major UK companies face substantial penalties after investigations reveal systematic underpayment of employees, highlighting ongoing wage compliance issues.
CO2 Levels Hit Record High in Climate Emergency
Shocking new data reveals carbon dioxide concentrations have surged to record-breaking levels, accelerating climate change concerns and demanding urgent global action.
California's $20 Fast Food Wage Revolution
Exclusive analysis reveals how California's groundbreaking $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is causing industry upheaval, with major chains like Pizza Hut and Chipotle implementing significant changes.
Youth unemployment crisis deepens in UK job market
New analysis reveals young Britons face the worst employment prospects in decades, with rising joblessness and stagnant wages creating a perfect storm for Generation Z.
UK Travel Age Restrictions: Complete Guide
Planning your next UK adventure? Discover the surprising age requirements for renting cars, booking flights, and securing railcards that could save you money and hassle.
Don McCullin at 90: How Somerset Saved His Sanity
Legendary war photographer Sir Don McCullin reveals how finding peace in Somerset's countryside helped heal decades of trauma from conflict zones in a powerful new exhibition.
UK Launches Climate Humanitarian Visa for Pacific Islanders
Britain pioneers groundbreaking humanitarian visa programme offering refuge to Pacific islanders displaced by rising sea levels and extreme weather events, marking a historic shift in climate migration policy.
Why UK vocational training needs more than money
New research reveals that simply pouring money into vocational education won't solve Britain's skills crisis. Discover why deeper systemic reforms are crucial for creating the workforce of tomorrow.
National Trust battles climate damage to UK heritage
From Somerset floods to Scottish landslides, the National Trust reveals how extreme weather is damaging Britain's most cherished landscapes and heritage sites.
Storm Amy: Rivers Burst Banks in UK Flood Chaos
Dramatic images reveal UK rivers transforming into raging torrents as Storm Amy brings torrential downpours, with more severe weather expected across Britain.
No safe alcohol level for dementia risk, study finds
New research from South Korea confirms there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption when it comes to dementia risk, challenging previous beliefs about moderate drinking.
Scotland's automatic alcohol price hike to tackle deaths
The Scottish Government announces automatic annual increases to minimum alcohol pricing, intensifying efforts to reduce the nation's devastating alcohol mortality rates.
Scotland's Alcohol Deaths Crisis: SNP Policy Branded a Failure
Shocking new figures reveal Scotland's alcohol-related deaths remain critically high, sparking fierce criticism of the SNP's flagship minimum unit pricing policy as public health experts demand urgent review.
DWP Boosts Job Support for Thousands on Universal Credit
Major changes to the DWP's Administrative Earnings Threshold mean thousands on Universal Credit will receive more support to increase their work hours or face stricter sanctions.
October's 7 Key Money Changes for UK Households
October brings a wave of financial changes for Britons. From the final Energy Bills Support Scheme payment to rises in benefits and the minimum wage, here's what you need to know to manage your money this autumn.
England's Water Crisis: Reservoirs Hit Dangerously Low Levels
Critical water reservoirs across England, including key sites in Somerset, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire, are at alarmingly low levels following an unusually dry winter, prompting concerns over future supply and hosepipe bans.
Shark Meat Poses Serious Mercury Poisoning Risk
A new scientific study reveals alarming levels of toxic mercury in shark meat, far exceeding safe limits and posing a severe health risk to consumers, including neurological damage.
Union Boss Condemns Tory Hypocrisy Over Strike Laws
RMT union leader Mick Lynch accuses the Conservative government of hypocrisy for using agency workers to break strikes while enforcing Minimum Service Levels laws on unions.
Moon Tides Hack: UK's Radical Plan to Save Sparrow
Facing a catastrophic population crash, British conservationists are deploying a daring, nature-based hack using the moon's gravitational pull to rescue the iconic saltmarsh sparrow from rising sea levels. This groundbreaking project could rewrite the fut
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