Wages

UK consumer confidence sinks to new record low in June

UK consumer confidence has fallen to the lowest level since records began during the month of June, according to the…

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Lidl to create over 1,200 warehouse jobs by 2025

Lidl GB has announced that it will be creating more than 1,200 new warehouse jobs by the end of 2025…

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Six ways retailers can handle labour shortages

The retail industry is challenged by labour shortages across the board, from delivery drivers to warehouse staff, store staff to…

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Retail sales up 1.9% in January 2022

Retail sales volumes rose by 1.9% in January 2022 following a fall of 4.0% in December 2021, according to the…

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Employers set to award record pay rises in 2022

Employers have reported that the median basic pay increase in their organisation (excluding bonuses) in the 12 months to December…

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Inflation hits 30-year high

Inflation reached 5.4% in December, its highest rate since CPIH stood at 5.1% in May 1992, according to the latest…

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B&M ups guidance following strong festive trading

B&M has announced it has raised its guidance for FY22 following a period of “very strong” trading in the run-up…

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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…

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Harrods strike averted after pay rise victory

Planned strike action at Harrods has been averted after the luxury department chain offered its restaurant staff a pay rise…

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Lidl becomes UK’s highest paying supermarket

Lidl GB has announced plans for its biggest ever investment into colleague wages, making it the highest paying supermarket in…

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