25 years of the Living Wage

The Living Wage Foundation published its report 16th July 2026 exploring the impact of the campaign for a real Living Wage in the UK over its 25-year history.   The report tracks the development of the movement, from its creation by low paid workers in East London in 2001, all the way through to the present day. Today, … Continue reading 25 years of the Living Wage →

National Living Wage rises to £12.71

(c)2025 PAYadvice Ltd New minimum wage rates come into force [for pay reference period starting{ from 1st April [2026], following Low Pay Commission recommendations. Increased rates of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living wage came into force for pay reference period from 1st April 2026. These rates bring into effect recommendations made by the … Continue reading National Living Wage rises to £12.71 →

Nursing funding boost to help better community care

Care homes providing tailored nursing care to patients in the community will benefit from a funding rise of more than 5% to provide specialist care for some of the most vulnerable. This will help reduce the pressure on hospitals by preventing unnecessary admissions and supporting the discharge of individuals into social care settings to free … Continue reading Nursing funding boost to help better community care →

Help with the cost of living in 2026

taking action to help families with the cost of living The government claim they know that families across the country are feeling the impact of the cost of living - it’s the number one issue impacting working people.  It’s why they say they are taking action to reduce everyday costs, whether it’s freezing rail fares … Continue reading Help with the cost of living in 2026 →

518 employers named for breaching minimum wage

518 Employers who have left workers over £7.4 million out of pocket by failing to pay the National Living and National Minimum Wage named. More money put into the pockets of hardworking people, as government delivers the biggest upgrade to worker’s rights in a generation, as part of the Plan for Change Workers will be … Continue reading 518 employers named for breaching minimum wage →

Teachers benefit from pay boost

Teachers in England set to receive a 4% pay award from September. Teachers will receive a 4% pay boost from September 2025, after the Education Secretary accepted the teachers’ pay body recommendation in full which is part of marking a major step toward delivering new 6,500 teachers by the end of Parliament. The independent School … Continue reading Teachers benefit from pay boost →