Tesco Staff Still Paid Lower Than Minimum Wage As Supermarket Struggles
Store employees at Tesco will only receive their new hourly pay of £12.02 from 28th April, despite the National Living Wage going up to £11.44 on 1st April.
Study: Adding Smiley Faces on Bills Can Boost Server Tips by 11%
The research found that the tip average at restaurants increased to just over 25 percent thanks to the inclusion of smiley face emojis.
Uber Eats Starts Robot Deliveries In Tokyo
"Caution: robot!" Users cannot choose robot delivery, and if it is selected for them they can accept or decline the offer.
Struggling To Find A Job After Graduating? What About Studying Abroad?
The most notable consequence of changing attitudes towards university education is that an increasing number of graduates are struggling to find a job.
Valentine's Day Strike Misery For UK Lovers
Britain's couples could struggle for last minute Valentine's Day gifts and meals after Amazon staff went on strike over pay Tuesday -- and will soon be joined by takeaway delivery drivers, organisers said.
New US Labor Rule May Help Gig Workers Qualify As Employees
A rule issued Tuesday by the US Labor Department making it tougher for companies to classify workers as "independent contractors" could take a toll on the gig economy -- and is likely to face challenges.
UK Grocery Inflation Stays At 4.3% Despite Decline in Food Prices
The introduction of new border checks on EU goods in April entering the UK could lead to further spikes in UK grocery inflation.
The 2024 Forecast for Retail Industry: 'It is going to get worse'
Projections released by Think Tank suggest that consumers are likely to maintain a cautious approach to spending in the initial months of 2024.
Part-time and Shift Workers Face Holiday Pay Cut of £248 Million Due to UK Rule Change
The UK rule change, which comes into effect next month, has raised concerns among workers and labour advocates, prompting reconsideration of the decision.
UK Government Unveils Sweeping Immigration Changes, Sparking Concerns in Key Sectors
The measures intended to address concerns over immigration levels, particularly in the healthcare sector, include a substantial increase in the minimum salary requirement for skilled worker visas and the elimination of the 20 per cent discount for essential professions.
UK Announces Limits On Regular Migration As It Tries To Turn Polls Around
Britain's embattled Conservative government unveiled a raft of measures Monday aimed at cracking down on record levels of migration -- a key battleground in a general election expected next year.
Jeremy Hunt Announces Significant Tax Cut Amidst Downturn in Growth Forecast
Hunt defended the move, asserting that it aligns with the government's commitment to supporting businesses and individuals during challenging times.
UK Unveils Voter-friendly Budget With Election On Horizon
Britain's Conservative government launched plans Wednesday to stimulate growth and woo voters for the next general election, delivering a massive tax-cut sweetener for workers but also forecasting sharply lower growth and stubbornly high inflation.
Government Issue Huge Pay Increase As A Step Towards Ending Poverty In The UK
The National Living Wage will increase in 2024 to end low hourly pay for full-time workers and those hit hard by the cost of living crisis across the UK.
UK Ministers Urged to Expand Financial Support for Cost of Living Crisis
With the cost of household gas and electricity remaining notably elevated, the cost of living crisis continues to plague Britons.
McDonald's Comes Under Fire For Giving Out Free Meals to Israeli Soldiers
Some social media posts claimed that the fast food chain had given out 100,000 free meals to IDF soldiers during the first week of the war against Hamas.
What Does A 10% Rise In The Real Living Wage Mean For Struggling Low-Paid Workers?
A 10 per cent rise in the real living wage will be a "lifeline" for 460,000 workers struggling with low pay but minority ethnic workers are still disproportionately paid the lowest wages.
UK Workers to Receive Pay Boost with New Real Living Wage
Approximately half a million employees employed by companies committed to the voluntary Real Living Wage are poised to experience a substantial increase in their earnings, bringing their minimum hourly wage to at least £12.
UK Businesses 'Stuck in Reverse' in October, According to Recent Survey
The figures are worrying reading, as the Bank of England (BoE) prepares for its latest interest rate decision next week.
Average Pay Growth Rises Above Inflation for the First Time in Almost Two Years
The figures show that between June and August of this year, wages rose at an annual rate of 7.8 per cent, higher than average inflation over the same three months.
Tory MP faces suspension for bullying and sexual misconduct
The inquiry follows a complaint made to the independent body by a former member of staff over alleged behaviour, which took place between 2012 and 2013.
Metro Bank Reassures Investors After Its Share Price Plummets Amidst Shoring Up Their Finances
On Thursday, Metro Bank issued a statement to reassure investors after the short suspension of their shares due to volatility amidst suffering a hefty 25 per cent fall.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Confirms National Living Wage Will Rise to £11 An Hour
"We're giving over two million workers a wage boost worth over £1,000," the Conservative Party announced today after revealing plans to punish the 'workshy' benefit claimants.
Unison Reject New Pay Offer And Will Continue With School Strikes
Unison members will strike across 24 council areas for three days from Tuesday in a dispute over pay, following their rejection of Cosla's recent offer.
Are most working women 'unpaid' worldwide?
Oxfam found that international labour data does not represent 65 per cent of women's working hours in the UK.
Is the planet paying the price for the effects of fast fashion?
The fashion industry accounts for more than 20 per cent of industrial water pollution, with garment workers being severely underpaid and overworked.
Flexible Working Bill could increase the productivity of an unhappy UK workforce
The UK government's Flexible Working Bill goes into Royal Assent fulfilling the first step towards building a strong labour market and increasing UK productivity.
Lionesses succeed in getting equal access to PE and sports in schools for girls
Following their victorious Euros win at Wembley Stadium in 2022, the England Lionesses called on the government for high-quality and equal access to sports and PE for all pupils.
Britons increasingly hungry, isolated because they cannot afford food: report
More than 11 million people in the UK faced hunger in the past year, according to research conducted by the food bank charity Trussell Trust.
Why are 4.39 million workers in the UK taking the freelancer path?
Digital staffing platform, Coople, has provided insight into what are the risks posed to companies who hire freelance staff and the cons of being a freelancer.