Quarter of SMEs consider cutting jobs to cope with Budget fallout – GPA
National Insurance contributions will increase from 13.8% to 15% in April 2025.
Clydeport dock workers secure pay package worth 9.3%
Clydeport dock workers on the River Clyde have secured an overall pay package worth approximately 9.3%.
Tata Consumer Products reaches pay settlement with Eaglescliffe staff
Paul Clarke, GMB Organiser, said: “These workers have fought hard to get the pay rise they deserve."
71% of employees stay for at least five years just for a raise – GPA
The majority 91% of employees have received a pay increase during their time at their current company.
BTC launches inquiry into Employment Rights Bill
The BTC described the bill as “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation.”
Autumn Budget 2024: Rise in Carer’s Allowance as hourly pay increases by £0.77
The Autumn Budget introduced one of the biggest increases in the Carer's Allowance earnings limit since the benefit was first created in 1976.
National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
The NLW for those aged 21 and over will increase by £0.77 to £12.21, 1st April 2025 onwards.
Ford staff strike over pay and contract changes
Sharon Graham, general secretary at Unite, said: “Despite its huge wealth, Ford has launched a direct attack on its office workers’ pay and terms and conditions."
Median weekly earnings up 6% to £728 – ONS
As of April 2024, median weekly earnings rose across all major occupational groups.
Gender pay gap down 0.5% year-on-year among full-time employees
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the gender pay gap in the UK has continued its gradual decline over recent years.
Stagecoach bus drivers to take strike action over pay dispute
According to Unite, industrial action would impact on Stagecoach services in Skye, Orkney, and to the north and west of Inverness.
Carers UK welcomes reports that Budget may increase earnings limit on Carer’s Allowance
Research released earlier last week by Carers UK found that four in 10 carers with difficulties with the earnings limit had given up work.
