Local government workers will demand ‘significant’ pay rise for 2026, says GMB
The union – which represents around 150,000 council and education staff – will submit a pay claim at the end of November, along with other unions.
Mothers face £120,000 earnings loss over a decade, ONS data reveals
According to the ONS, women experience an estimated £65,618 loss in earnings over the five years after their first child, with further reductions of £26,317 after a second and £32,456 following a third.
Half of diners do not trust restaurants to pass on tips to staff, research reveals
The survey showed 54% of people did not believe restaurants were handing over all tips.
46% of UK workers want to scrap monthly pay – Iris Software
46% of employees wanted access to their pay whenever they needed it, while 29% were neutral.
Senior doctors in England prepared to take industrial action, BMA warns
The BMA’s survey found that 67% of consultants who took part said they would be willing to strike, rising to 82% among SAS doctors.
Traditional pay cycles fading as AI and automation drive payroll change
CloudPay’s latest Payroll Efficiency Index suggests weekly and monthly pay cycles are becoming obsolete as technology and workforce demands push towards flexible, on-demand models.
Coastal town workers to benefit from new employment rights agenda, says minister
Speaking with workers and business owners in the tourism sector in Llandudno, Justin Madders outlined how reforms in the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill will affect seaside economies.
Gen Z employees prioritise purpose over pay, research reveals
The survey, commissioned by international defence services provider Serco, found that only 31% of Gen Z ranked a competitive salary as a top priority.
Earnings growth outpaces rents in England but affordability gap remains, says ONS
While wages have grown, rents continue to claim a disproportionate share of household budgets in England.
Time-wasting at work gains equivalent of three weeks’ holiday, research finds
Haypp revealed that 30% of workers admitted to scrolling through social media each week when they should be working.
Train drivers, trades and tech roles top list of £60k careers without degrees
As thousands of students recieve their A-Level results today, new labour market data suggests that university is not the only path to a secure and well-paid career.
Northern Ireland consultants open fresh pay dispute with Government
BMA’s Northern Ireland consultants committee (NICC) have made the decision to re-enter a dispute with the Department of health and health service employers in response to this year’s DDRB recommended pay uplift for doctors.
