Minimum Wage

Chancellor unveils 50% rates discount for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled a 50% discount on business rates for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors (up to…

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John Lewis ‘angered’ over Gov’s ‘named and shamed’ wage list

The John Lewis Partnership (JLP) is reportedly angered over being included on the government’s “named and shamed” list for flouting…

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Usdaw calls for £10 minimum wage to thank key workers

Paddy Lillis, Usdaw general secretary has said the “best way” to thank key workers is to ensure “fairness at work”…

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Usdaw urges Boohoo to engage in talks ahead of AGM

Retail trade union Usdaw said it has once again urged Boohoo to engage in talks to recognise the union ahead…

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Gov launches new workers’ rights watchdog to clamp down on abuse

The department for business, energy and industrial strategy has announced that a new watchdog will be created to protect the…

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USDAW praises Ikea for continuation of living wage commitment

Ikea has been praised by the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) for its continued commitment to be…

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MPs call on Boohoo to link bonuses to workers’ rights

Boohoo’s chairman, Mahmud Kamani has once again been called on by MPs to improve working conditions for its employees and…

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M&S creates 360 new roles to back Gov’s Kickstart scheme

Marks and Spencer is supporting the government’s Kickstart programme by creating 360 youth work placement roles, to help young people…

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Aldi looks to onboard redundant Arcadia and Debenhams staff

Aldi is calling for those affected by the fall of the Arcadia and Debenhams retail empires to apply for a…

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Aldi increases minimum wage to £9.55

Aldi has announced it is increasing its minimum hourly rate to £9.55 an hour nationwide, exceeding the Living Wage Foundation’s…

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