Minimum Wage to Rise in April 2026
Millions of UK workers will see a pay boost from April 2026 as the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase. Find out the new hourly rates and what to do if you're underpaid.
Millions of UK workers will see a pay boost from April 2026 as the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase. Find out the new hourly rates and what to do if you're underpaid.
The National Living Wage will increase to £12.71 an hour in April 2026, a 4.1% boost for millions of UK workers. Find out the new rates and what to do if you're underpaid.
The cost of the Scottish Parliament is set to jump by over 10% next year, hitting taxpayers with a £150.1m bill. MSPs will receive a 4.3% pay rise, while £2.5m is allocated for 'golden goodbyes' to departing politicians. Read the full analysis.
New research reveals FTSE 100 chief executives will surpass the typical UK worker's annual pay by midday on Tuesday 6th January 2026, highlighting a stark 113:1 pay ratio.
FTSE 100 chief executives earn the median UK worker's annual salary by lunchtime on 6 January, highlighting a stark pay gap. Explore the data and calls for reform.
A new report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs earn £4.4m on average, 113 times a typical UK worker. They surpass the median annual wage in under three days. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs earn 113 times the average UK worker. They surpass the median annual salary by midday on January 6th. Read the full analysis on executive pay gaps.
Six people were treated for head and arm injuries after a man, denied an appointment, allegedly attacked staff with a metal bar at Newton Community Hospital. The suspect has been detained under the Mental Health Act. Read the latest updates.
Six people were treated for injuries after a man allegedly attacked staff with a metal bar at Newton Community Hospital. Police have detained a 20-year-old under the Mental Health Act.
Hundreds of Crown Melbourne casino workers will strike from 10pm on New Year's Eve, protesting a proposed two-tier pay system. The action threatens to disrupt celebrations. Read the full story.
A man in his 20s has been detained following an incident at Newton Community Hospital in Newton-le-Willows, Greater Manchester, leaving five people injured. Police remain on the scene.
Undocumented Filipino healthcare workers in the US, vital to the system, live in fear of ICE arrests. This report explores their stories and the historical context of their migration.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde apologises after a human error led to the wrong body being cremated, causing two families significant distress. A full investigation is underway.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde suspends staff and launches investigation after a body was cremated by mistake at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital due to human error.
The GMB union has won more than £1 billion for women in equal pay claims this year. Discover the ongoing fight for fair pay and what it means for 2026.
Teachers, carers, healthcare and charity staff can save up to 19% on popular gift cards via Discounts for Teachers. A timely financial lifeline for essential workers this Christmas.
A powerful new report reveals the harsh realities for immigrant restaurant staff in the US, detailing exploitation and the fight for fair treatment. Read their stories.
Shocking investigation reveals University Hospital of Wales plagued by filth, leaks, and understaffing after newborn's death. Read the full report on the hospital's systemic failures.
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.
Martin Rowson's latest political cartoon delivers sharp criticism of Labour's workers' rights manifesto, questioning Keir Starmer's commitment to change. See the analysis.
Dozens of Oakland McDonald's employees face job loss just before holidays after restaurant's permanent closure following viral rat infestation scandal. Workers demand transfers.
A major fire has broken out at Santa Lucia hospital in Cartagena, Spain, with patients evacuated as flames spread across several floors. Follow for live updates.
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.
Agency workers in Birmingham vote to join official bin strike picket lines from December 1, escalating the dispute over pay and jobs. Read the latest developments.
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
Support for resident doctor strikes appears to be falling as more medics report for duty during the latest five-day walkout, say NHS leaders. Read the latest on this developing story.
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.
A disgruntled patient is suspected of sabotaging a Perth hospital, causing a sewage spill that flooded the emergency department. Discover the full story and its impact on patient care.
The Labour government's landmark employment rights bill promises the biggest shake-up of workplace protections in decades, challenging the Tory legacy and empowering British workers.
London Underground workers have accepted a groundbreaking pay deal, ending threat of further Tube strikes. The RMT union's agreement brings 5% pay rise and includes major concessions on working conditions.