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.
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Massive Centrelink cash boost for over a million Australians
From New Year's Day, key Centrelink payments will rise with inflation. Students and carers to see fortnightly increases. See the new rates and how the Albanese government is tackling cost of living.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
O2 Price Rise: Martin Lewis Explains Your Rights
Millions of O2 customers face unexpected mid-contract price increases as new Ofcom rules fail to protect against inflation-linked rises. Money saving expert Martin Lewis explains your escape routes.
Labour's tax bombshell: NI rise and income tax freeze
Rachel Reeves announces major tax changes with National Insurance increases and income tax threshold freeze until 2028, creating a £23 billion fiscal black hole for UK households.
Universal Credit: 10,400 households get payment boost
Significant changes to Universal Credit thresholds mean thousands of British families will see their payments rise substantially from April 2024. Discover how the new earnings taper and work allowance adjustments could put more money in your pocket.
O2 confirms 8.8% price hike for mobile customers
O2 announces significant price rises for millions of UK mobile customers, with bills set to increase by up to 8.8% this April. Find out how this affects you and what your rights are.
Tesco hikes price on common household essential
Supermarket giant Tesco quietly increases price of popular household item, adding pressure to UK shoppers already struggling with cost of living crisis.
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.
Labour's 1p Income Tax Hike: What It Costs You
Exclusive analysis reveals how Labour's proposed income tax increase could impact household budgets across Britain as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers fiscal changes.
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