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Minimum Wage 2026 Rises to £12.71 from April as Pay Boost Kicks In

Millions of UK workers will benefit from a pay increase as the National Living Wage rises to £12.71 per hour from April 2026, impacting employees aged 21 and over.

International Business Times UK · Apr 1

All the cost of living support Labour is promising as US-Iran war threatens new crisis

Prime minister says there is a ‘long-term plan’ in place to deal with the economic fallout of the US-Iran war

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Budget 2025: Winners and Losers from Reeves' tax and spend plan

The Chancellor is targeting the wealthy while trying to protect people on low incomes

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025

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Rachel Reeves will announce the Budget today: Here's what to expect

The Standard looks at the measures the Chancellor is expected to announce today

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2025

Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement to Unveil Game-Changing National Living Wage Boost

From April 1, millions of workers across the UK are set to see a bit more cash in their pay packets, thanks to a bump in the National Living Wage.

The Fashion Central · Mar 26, 2025

How will the Budget affect the living standards of London's nine million people?

The Budget feels like a significant missed opportunity to create a world class regime to attract international wealth to the UK.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

OPINION - Tory party conference: All eyes on the Conservatives | The Leader Podcast

The Conservative Party conference is officially underway. The Chancellor has announced an increase to the National Living Wage and tougher sanctions for people on benefits who do not take steps to find work.

Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2023

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Scots paying hundreds more a month on mortgages than in 2021

SNP-commissioned analysis said that the average Scot is paying £381 more per month than they were in November 2021.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

Dorset law firm advise on new increases to statutory pay rates

Ellis Jones Solicitors have more than 170 staff in six offices across Bournemouth, Poole, Ringwood, Swanage, Wimborne and London

Birmingham Post · May 9, 2023

Bid to boost social carers' pay and ease chronic crisis clears first stage

A Labour backbencher's Bill to enforce rules around carers being paid for travel time has passed its first Commons hurdle - and is due to back in front of MPs in six months

Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023

Nottingham workers earning £5,000 less than national average

It was labelled 'deeply concerning'

Nottingham Post · May 1, 2023

Pressure cooker situation for food banks as emergency parcels hit record high

More than 760,000 people used a food bank in the Trussell Trust’s UK-wide network for the first time in the year to March.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Report reveals which ethnic groups are likeliest to be on low pay in London

A spokesman for Mayor Sadiq Khan said the report shows “there is still much to be done to ensure that all Londoners receive fair pay for their hard work”

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2023

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