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National Living Wage

How does the UK's minimum wage compare with other western nations?

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How does the UK's minimum wage compare with other western nations?

Retailers looking to cut staff hours due to high employment costs, bosses warn

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Retailers looking to cut staff hours due to high employment costs, bosses warn

Wage growth falls as unemployment stays at highest level for nearly five years

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Wage growth falls as unemployment stays at highest level for nearly five years

Reeves acknowledges anger over economic unfairness as she prepares to hike tax

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Reeves acknowledges anger over economic unfairness as she prepares to hike tax

Hospitality bosses slam above inflation hikes in minimum wage in 2026

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Hospitality bosses slam above inflation hikes in minimum wage in 2026

Rachel Reeves says public ‘angry at unfairness’ in economy ahead of Budget

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Rachel Reeves says public ‘angry at unfairness’ in economy ahead of Budget

Reeves vows to make ‘fair and necessary choices’ as Budget day dawns

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Reeves vows to make ‘fair and necessary choices’ as Budget day dawns

Reeves says she is ‘pushing ahead with biggest drive for growth’ ahead of Budget

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Reeves says she is ‘pushing ahead with biggest drive for growth’ ahead of Budget

Minimum wage to rise by 4.1% from April

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Minimum wage to rise by 4.1% from April

What is the UK national living wage? Increase expected in 2026

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What is the UK national living wage? Increase expected in 2026

Care home workers ‘almost twice as likely to be in poverty as average UK worker’

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Care home workers ‘almost twice as likely to be in poverty as average UK worker’

National Living Wage hike helps Greggs return to strong sales growth

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National Living Wage hike helps Greggs return to strong sales growth

Warm weather and late Easter boost retail sales by 7%

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Warm weather and late Easter boost retail sales by 7%

MPs warn social care reforms ‘doomed to fail’ without ‘robust financial case’

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MPs warn social care reforms ‘doomed to fail’ without ‘robust financial case’

Pharmacies ‘hanging on by fingernails’ over financial pressures, leaders warn

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Pharmacies ‘hanging on by fingernails’ over financial pressures, leaders warn

January sales give retail stores their strongest growth in almost two years

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January sales give retail stores their strongest growth in almost two years

Lidl increases hourly pay in near-£15m investment into wages

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Lidl increases hourly pay in near-£15m investment into wages

Two thirds of leading retailers warn Budget will force them to hike prices

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Two thirds of leading retailers warn Budget will force them to hike prices

Why has inflation fallen and why is this good news for the Government?

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Why has inflation fallen and why is this good news for the Government?

December inflation set to stay at 2.6% in ‘reprieve’ for UK economy

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December inflation set to stay at 2.6% in ‘reprieve’ for UK economy

Food prices to rise by 4.2% this year amid increased costs, industry warns

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Food prices to rise by 4.2% this year amid increased costs, industry warns

Wildwood restaurant owner reports ‘disappointing’ Christmas trading

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Wildwood restaurant owner reports ‘disappointing’ Christmas trading

Retailer Shoe Zone to close stores as a result of the Budget

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Retailer Shoe Zone to close stores as a result of the Budget

Currys warns of "inevitable" price rises after £32 million Budget hit

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Currys warns of "inevitable" price rises after £32 million Budget hit

Funding for tech and arts sessions aimed at giving unpaid carers a break

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Funding for tech and arts sessions aimed at giving unpaid carers a break

CBI chief hits out at Reeves after firms face ‘heavy burden’ from tax rises

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CBI chief hits out at Reeves after firms face ‘heavy burden’ from tax rises

Bubble has burst for the pharmacy sector, say owners

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Bubble has burst for the pharmacy sector, say owners

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

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

What is the national minimum wage? 16% increase coming in April 2025

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What is the national minimum wage? 16% increase coming in April 2025

Boost for hourly workers as pay to increase by up to £2,500 a year

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Boost for hourly workers as pay to increase by up to £2,500 a year