New survey reports on how UK businesses are likely to respond to the 2024 minimum wage increase pledged by the Government. more»

Employers in the care sector will be relieved to learn that the Court of Appeal has declared that workers are not entitled to the National Minimum Wage when asleep during a sleep in shift. more»

Over 200, 000 UK workers receive back pay as HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) clamps down on enforcing the National Minimum Wage. more»

Due to an above-inflation rise in national minimum and living wage rates pay will go up by 4.4 per cent from 7.50 to 7.83 on April 1st, 2018. more»

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»

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»

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 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»

Policy makers should introduce a self-employed minimum wage to tackle low pay and insecure working practices, according to a new report recommending significant changes to the rights of Britain's contractors and freelancers. more»

High street retail brand Debenhams has joined the likes of French Connection, H&M and Foot Locker in being named and shamed by the government for underpaying staff. more»