Minimum Wage
This coverage examines the impact of minimum wage policies on UK retail businesses, with reporting on legislative changes, compliance obligations, cost management, and workforce strategies. Insight focuses on how retailers adapt operations, staffing, and pay structures to meet legal requirements while maintaining commercial performance — supporting executives, HR managers, and owners navigating wage regulation challenges.
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Dec- 2021 -9 DecemberDIY
IKEA exceeds Living Wage rates amid pay rise
IKEA has exceeded the new real Living Wage rates in its latest pay increase, which sees staff wages rise to at least £11.30 an hour in London and £10.10 in the rest of the country. Retail trade union Usdaw has welcomed the pay rise, as the union’s New Deal for…
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3 DecemberHigh Street
Poundstretcher rewards staff with 10% pay increase
Discount chain Poundstretcher has announced it is rewarding all of its employees in “recognition of their hard work” throughout the pandemic, as well as the company’s restructuring in 2020 with a 10% pay increase. It revealed that from 1 January 2022, all employees who have completed a year’s full service…
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Oct- 2021 -27 OctoberGovernment
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 £110,000), equating to a business tax cut worth £1.7bn, the biggest single-year rates cut for firms in over 30 years. Unveiling his latest Budget in the Commons today (27 October),…
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Aug- 2021 -5 AugustDepartment Stores
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 minimum wage rules by The Department for Business (BEIS). According to Sky News, JLP has been included on the list for an already disclosed issue relating back to 2017 which…
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Jun- 2021 -21 JuneCoronavirus Featured Content
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” – with the chief calling for a new deal for employees that includes a minimum wage of at least £10 per hour, more secure contracts and an end to youth…
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18 JuneClothing & Shoes
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 of the fashion giant’s AGM, which is set to take place later today (18 June). The union, which represents workers at Boohoo’s warehouse and call centre in Burnley, as well…
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8 JuneGovernment
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 rights of UK workers. The news follows several calls from trade bodies which have been advocating for workers’ protective rights since the pandemic saw an 80% spike in verbal abuse.…
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May- 2021 -4 MayDIY
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 a living wage employer and pay its employees at least £10 per hour. The news follows the Living Wage Foundation announcement of new rates for the “real” living wage last…
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Mar- 2021 -5 MarchOnline & Digital
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 operate in a more environmentally sustainable manner. The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has written to Kamani urging for the head to link its bonus scheme for senior executives -which is worth…
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1 MarchSupermarkets
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 “gain invaluable experience” and step onto the work ladder. The scheme, in partnership with The Prince’s Trust, will deliver two Kickstart cohorts with 180 placements each in April and June…
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