Employees

Dwp

'I work for the DWP - please be kinder to us, we're human too'

A Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employee has taken to Reddit to ask claimants to show more kindness and understanding towards frontline staff. After enduring a particularly difficult shift, the worker revealed the …

By Rebecca Duffy · · 3 min read

Hmrc

HMRC Reminder: 45p Per Mile Mileage Allowance for Drivers

Employers and employees should be aware of HMRC’s rules regarding Mileage Allowance Payments (MAPs), the payments made to employees using their personal vehicles for business journeys. These payments can be tax-free up to …

By Abbie Brown · · 2 min read

Aldi

Aldi Announces Pay Rise and Benefits Boost for Staff

Aldi is set to reward its thousands of UK employees with a significant pay increase as part of a £36 million investment in wages and benefits. Starting from March 1, 2026, Store Assistants will receive a new starting pay of …

By Rebecca Duffy · · 2 min read