Each year, the Department for Work and Pensions carries out a review of the current statutory pay rates and makes proposals for the following financial year. more»

If you’ve ever had a job then you will have received a P60, and if you’ve ever changed jobs you’ll also have received a P45. For employers, it's important to know the differences. more»

Planned increases to UK minimum wage levels could accelerate workplace automation and put a higher number jobs at risk, according to a new report. more»

Low-earning self-employed workers receiving universal credit will be eligible for mentoring via the New Enterprise Allowance, the government has confirmed. more»

Employers in the hairdressing, hospitality and retail sectors were among the worst offending businesses in the largest round yet of government naming and shaming. more»

The UK’s National Living Wage will rise to £7.83 in 2018, the chancellor has confirmed, representing a pay increase of 4.4 per cent for low earners. more»

Low-income self-employed workers face being at least £2,000 a year worse off than regular employees with the same earnings under universal credit, according to new analysis of the government's flagship welfare reforms. more»

Young people under 25 years old who do not qualify for the National Living Wage are losing out on between £820 and £6,000 a year, according to a new report, despite a majority of employers believing pay should be equalised for staff performing the same role. more»

For many small business owners, the autumn months represent a great opportunity for growth following the traditionally less busy summer period. Those expecting a boost to their sales in the near future may be considering employing new staff members. more»

The government’s efforts to ensure no British workers are underpaid by their employers has resulted in a number of small businesses being named and shamed. more»