Former minister Alan Milburn warns of a 'lost generation' as he launches a review into youth inactivity, questioning if the rising minimum wage prices young people out of jobs. Read his stark analysis.
A Guardian letter highlights the stark class divide behind New Zealand's debate over long summer holidays. Minimum wage workers are excluded from the luxury of a break stretching from Christmas to March. Read the full analysis.
New research reveals a dramatic tenfold increase in nicotine pouch use in the UK since 2020, with experts blaming aggressive marketing. Urgent calls for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect young people.
FIFA has announced a new $60 ticket tier for the 2026 World Cup after fierce backlash. The 'supporter entry' tier will be available for all 104 matches but makes up just 0.8% of total tickets. Read the full story on the controversial pricing strategy.
Barnet Trading Standards officers have seized over £3 million worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes in a major crackdown across north London. Read about the raids and arrests.
American schools are paying millions more for essential supplies due to Amazon's secretive algorithmic pricing. Discover the investigation's findings and its impact on education budgets.
The UK's agreement to pay 25% more for new US medicines has sparked warnings it could set a dangerous precedent for Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Experts fear global ripple effects.
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 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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves presents her first budget with a mansion tax and end to the two-child benefit cap. Will it give Labour's government the direction it needs?
TUC's Paul Nowak hails Labour's first Budget for cutting energy costs, raising wages above inflation, and scrapping the two-child benefit cap, lifting thousands from poverty.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces inflation-linked tobacco duty hike in the Budget. Discover how much more cigarettes, cigars, and hand-rolling tobacco will cost.
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.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers second budget with tax increases, minimum wage rises and NHS focus. Get the latest on what's changing for UK households and businesses.
Australian police uncover nearly £1 million in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes during routine traffic stop. Major crackdown on illicit tobacco trade continues nationwide.
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?
New national licensing reforms will introduce rigorous vetting for all taxi drivers in England to improve passenger safety and tackle out-of-area working issues.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia's food delivery giants, DoorDash and Uber Eats, have agreed with the Transport Workers' Union on a landmark deal for minimum pay and accident insurance for drivers. Discover the details of this world-first initiative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The British Museum terminates its 15-year partnership with Japan Tobacco International following government pressure and WHO guideline breaches. Discover the implications for cultural funding.
A mother in Yorkshire tells of being separated from her son for nine years due to new Labour asylum rules ending automatic family reunion. Discover the human impact of the policy.
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.