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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Jun- 2021 -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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Feb- 2021 -2 FebruarySupermarkets
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 position in its store as it aims to create 4,000 jobs across Britain this year. The discount supermarket, which has over 900 UK sites said that it would very much…
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Jan- 2021 -19 JanuarySupermarkets
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 latest recommended pay rates. According to the supermarket, these changes mean that store colleagues across the UK will earn a minimum of £0.83 more per hour than the current national…
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Dec- 2020 -18 DecemberNews
Boohoo executives pledge to ‘fix things’ following scandal
Boohoo executives have reiterated their intentions to “fix things” at the company after a series of allegations over workers’ pay and conditions came to light earlier this year. The fashion retailer’s co-founder, Mahmud Kamani, told the BBC he wanted to “make everything better” following the allegations. It comes as an…
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Oct- 2020 -30 OctoberOnline & Digital
Amazon earnings triple in third quarter
Amazon has seen its net sales soar by 37% to $96.1bn (£74bn) in the third quarter of trading, up from the $70bn (£54bn) earnings reported in the third quarter of 2019. In the same period, net income also tripled to $6.3bn (£4.9bn) in the third quarter, compared with net income…
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28 OctoberComment
How temporary workers could make the difference to Covid-19 workforce planning
Today, on average just one in six firms (15%) rely on a flexible workforce; with 1.5 million temporary employees working in the UK today. In comparison, eight in 10 (80%) retail businesses have hired more agency workers during COVID-19, as unpredictable demand forces brands to re-think their staffing strategies and…
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