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.
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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: 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.
Australia's Gig Workers Win $32/Hour Pay Deal
Uber Eats and DoorDash agree to a historic reform plan with the Transport Workers Union, setting a minimum pay rate and new protections for tens of thousands of delivery riders and drivers.
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.
Minimum wage hike sparks business backlash over jobs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces an inflation-busting minimum wage increase for millions, promising to 'properly reward' workers as business leaders warn it could drive unemployment.
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.
Reeves Budget 2025: Tax, Benefits & Minimum Wage Changes
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers major Budget with minimum wage boost, rail fare freeze and potential two-child benefit limit scrapping. Full analysis of Wednesday's announcements.
Migration rhetoric fuels racism amid economic concerns
Australia's race discrimination commissioner warns against blaming migrants for economic problems, urging leaders to tackle systemic inequality instead of stoking division.
US Minimum Wage Increases in 22 States for 2026
Millions of American workers will see pay rises in January 2026, but experts warn inflation may erode gains. Discover which states are affected and what it means for businesses.
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.
TUC urges 'living standards budget' amid pay stagnation
Unions urge Chancellor Rachel Reeves to tackle child poverty and boost wages in the budget, as analysis reveals real pay has grown just 0.04% annually since 2010.
Sancho must halve wages for Dortmund return
Ex-Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho must slash his £300,000-a-week salary to rejoin Borussia Dortmund. Can he revive his career in Germany? Find out the details.
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.
Autumn Budget: What it means for your wallet
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her crucial Autumn Budget on November 26. Discover the key changes to income tax, minimum wage, benefits, and energy bills and how they will impact you.
Australian Postcode Life Expectancy Gap Hits 12 Years
New data reveals a stark 12-year life expectancy gap across Australian postcodes, from 87 years in Sydney's Inner West to 74 in the Northern Territory. Discover the causes and what it means for public health.
NYC restaurants halt expansion over $30 minimum wage fears
Leading NYC restaurateurs freeze expansion plans, warning Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's progressive agenda could trigger mass closures. Read how $30 minimum wage threatens hospitality sector.
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.
Carl's Jr Shuts California Locations Over Minimum Wage
Rising operational costs and California's new $20 minimum wage legislation have compelled Carl's Jr to close multiple locations across the state, highlighting the ongoing struggle between business viability and progressive labour reforms.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
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.
Billionaires double wealth while poverty crisis deepens
Shocking Oxfam report exposes how billionaires' wealth has doubled since 2020 while nearly 5 billion people face devastating poverty - with Trump's tax cuts fuelling the inequality fire.
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.
Australia's Boomer Wealth Gap: Young Pay the Price
A startling generational wealth gap is tearing at Australia's social fabric as young Australians struggle under housing costs and stagnant wages while baby boomers enjoy unprecedented prosperity.
American's Australian nightmare: Homeless, jailed, spider attacks
An American man's quest for an Australian adventure inspired by Steve Irwin turned into a harrowing tale of homelessness, spider attacks, and double imprisonment. Discover how his dream life Down Under became a cautionary story.
Kaspers Hot Dogs Closes After 76 Years in Bay Area
San Francisco's legendary Kaspers Hot Dogs shuts its doors permanently after 76 years, becoming the latest casualty of California's challenging economic climate for fast food operators.
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.
6 Money Changes Coming in November 2025
From energy bill adjustments to minimum wage increases and banking reforms, discover how six key financial changes in November 2025 will impact households nationwide.
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