Solihull Councillors Reject Payrise Amid Cost of Living Concerns Thursday, April 16, 2026 solihull councillors payrise allowance costofliving inflation remuneration politics localgovernment representation Solihull councillors have voted against a proposed increase in their basic allowance, citing the difficult economic climate as the primary reason. Despite a recommendation from an independent remuneration panel to raise the … Read More
April Pay Rise Delivers £900 Boost for Millions of Workers Sunday, April 5, 2026 nationallivingwage minimumwage payrise lowincome youngworkers apprenticeships costofliving wageincrease ukeconomy labourrights From April, millions of low-paid workers across the UK will receive a significant pay increase thanks to new wage regulations. The National Living Wage is set to rise by 4.1%, reaching £12.71 an hour for workers aged 21 and … Read More
Primark Introduces £13 Minimum Hourly Wage Across UK Stores Saturday, April 4, 2026 primark payrise ukjobs retail womenswear campaign fashion london employeebenefits springcollection Primark has implemented a significant pay increase, establishing a minimum hourly wage of £13 for all retail assistants in stores across England, Scotland, and Wales. In London, the hourly rate rises to £13.71. This new pay … Read More
Aldi Raises Wages to £13.50 per Hour Across UK Supermarkets Starting April 1 Tuesday, March 31, 2026 aldi wages payrise supermarket periodpoverty employees london retail payroll uk Starting Wednesday, April 1, Aldi will increase hourly wages for 28,000 employees across the UK, setting a new standard as the highest-paying supermarket chain in the country. Following earlier raises, wages for store … Read More
Aldi Sets New £13.50 Minimum Hourly Wage Nationwide from April 1 Thursday, February 26, 2026 aldi payrise supermarket wages investment retail colleagues uk expansion employment Starting April 1, Aldi will pay all its UK Store Assistants a minimum hourly wage of £13.50 nationwide, with rates increasing to £14.88 inside the M25. These figures rise further to £14.47 and £15.20 respectively, based on … Read More
Midlands Council Chief’s Salary Set to Exceed £200K After Above-Inflation Increase Tuesday, February 24, 2026 dudley council salary payrise midlands chiefexecutive staffing restructuring interim inflation Dudley Council’s chief executive is poised to receive a salary increase that will elevate her pay above the £200,000 threshold. This proposed boost is part of a wider set of pay adjustments for senior council officers, … Read More