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.
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FTSE 100 bosses earn average UK salary in 3 days
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 bosses match UK average yearly pay by 6 Jan lunch
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.
FTSE 100 bosses earn worker's yearly pay by midday
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.
FTSE 100 bosses earn worker's yearly pay by midday
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.
Crown Casino staff strike at midnight on NYE over pay
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.
Undocumented Filipino Healthcare Workers Live in Fear of ICE
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.
Union wins £1bn+ for women in equal pay cases
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.
Key workers offered 19% off gift cards before Christmas
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.
New law grants day one sick pay, bans zero-hours contracts
Keir Starmer hails a 'major modernisation' as Labour's employment bill becomes law, granting new protections to over 15 million UK workers. Read the full details.
Historic Workers' Rights Bill Passes, Becomes Law
The Employment Rights Bill, granting day one sick pay and banning exploitative zero hours contracts, has passed Parliament. Discover what this historic upgrade means for you.
US Restaurant Staff: Immigrant Kitchen Workers Speak Out
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.
Australian skydiving instructors strike over pay dispute
Skydiving instructors in three Australian states have walked out in a major pay dispute, grounding flights during a peak tourism period. The union warns safety is at risk.
Rowson cartoon targets Labour's workers' rights policy
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.
McDonald's workers protest closure after rat infestation
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.
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.
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.
New 60/40 Guinness Pint Divides Drinkers
A new 60/40 Guinness blend, mixing stout with non-alcoholic version, cuts ABV to 1.7%. Public reaction is fiercely divided. Discover if this low-alcohol trend is for you.
Guinness 60/40 Pint Divides Drinkers
A new lower-alcohol Guinness blend, the 60/40 pint, is causing a stir. Discover why some are calling it sacrilege while others praise the innovation. Read more.
Birmingham bin strike escalates with agency workers
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.
NHS phlebotomists strike for 236 days in pay dispute
Specialist blood-taking staff at Gloucestershire hospitals continue historic 236-day strike over pay grading dispute. Union demands fair recognition for skilled work. Read the full story.
Hundreds of NHS staff win improved terms after strike
Hundreds of low-paid NHS hospital staff secure better pay and conditions after strike action threat forces management to negotiate improved terms.
Leicester has UK's lowest disposable household income
Leicester ranks bottom in UK for disposable income as cost of living crisis deepens. Discover how low pay and austerity measures are affecting families.
Labour's employment rights bill transforms UK workplace
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 Tube workers secure landmark three-year pay deal
RMT union members overwhelmingly accept transformative pay agreement with TfL, ending years of dispute and securing significant wage increases for London Underground staff.
BBC settles gender pay dispute with female presenter
The BBC has reached a confidential settlement with a female radio presenter in a significant gender pay discrimination case that threatened to expose the corporation's pay practices.
Mississippi firm accused of trafficking Mauritian workers
A US federal lawsuit alleges a Mississippi-based company engaged in human trafficking by bringing workers from Mauritius under false pretences and subjecting them to exploitative conditions in New Orleans hotels.
NHS Pay Fury: Unions Threaten Winter Strike Action
Major healthcare unions have rejected the government's proposed 3% pay rise for NHS workers, branding it 'completely inadequate' and threatening coordinated strike action that could cripple health services this winter.
Labour MP accuses government of betraying British workers
Shadow Minister delivers blistering critique of Conservative employment policies, claiming UK workers are being 'sold down the river' while government prioritises corporate interests over British jobs.
Claim Extra Holiday: Millions Owed 7 Days' Leave
Discover how UK employees might be entitled to an additional seven days of paid holiday and learn the simple steps to claim what you're owed.
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