Rachel Reeves Rule Prevents Many from Earning £12.71 Per Hour Tuesday, June 30, 2026 livingwage smallbusiness employmentcosts youthemployment nationalinsurance minimumwage apprenticeships nics labourpolicy neet The introduction of what is being called the “Rachel Reeves rule” is impacting workers' ability to earn the national living wage of £12.71 per hour, a rate currently set for employees aged 21 and over. Meanwhile, … Read More
Strike Action to Disrupt Walsall Village Hotel During England’s World Cup Opener Wednesday, June 17, 2026 walsall villagehotel strike protest hospitality unite livingwage worldcup paydispute industrialaction Staff at the Village Hotel in Walsall are preparing to protest outside the hotel during England’s opening match of the World Cup, escalating a pay dispute that will lead to over three weeks of strike action. The strike, … Read More
M&S, Sainsbury's, and Tesco Face Pressure to Adopt Real Living Wage Across UK Stores Wednesday, April 8, 2026 reallivingwage supermarkets ukretail employeepay livingwage tesco sainsburys mands inflation tradeunions Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s, and Tesco are facing increasing calls from campaigners to implement a new rule ensuring all UK store employees receive the Real Living Wage. This push reflects growing concerns about living … Read More
Millions of Workers to Receive Pay Rise Worth Up to £1,500 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 payrise wages livingwage minimumwage labor employment economy youthwork costofliving income Millions of workers across the UK are set to benefit from a substantial pay rise as minimum wage rates increase next year. Labour Party Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that the National Living Wage will rise by 4.7% to … Read More