Day One Sick Pay to Alter UK Hiring Behaviour
The UK's new day one statutory sick pay rules, starting 12 January 2026, aim to protect workers but may reshape hiring. Experts warn of impacts on permanent roles and SME growth.
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Campaigners push for new law to support parents of sick children
After losing their son Hugh to cancer, Ceri and Frances Menai-Davis expose the 'devastating' lack of statutory financial support for parents. They are campaigning for Hugh's Law to change this. Read their story and support the cause.
Lloyds CEO could get 45% pay rise after bonus cap scrapped
Lloyds Banking Group is set to propose a huge pay rise for CEO Charlie Nunn, following rivals Barclays and HSBC. Discover how post-Brexit rule changes are reshaping UK executive pay.
FTSE 100 bosses outearn average worker in 3 days
New research reveals FTSE 100 CEOs will surpass the typical UK worker's annual pay by Tuesday 6th January 2026. The pay gap highlights stark inequality in how work is valued. Read the full analysis.
FTSE 100 bosses earn worker's yearly pay in 29 hours
A stark report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs are paid 113 times the median worker. By 11:30am on Tuesday 6th January 2026, they will have earned a typical annual salary. Calls grow for corporate governance reform.
Dagenham's 1968 Strike: The Fight for Skill Recognition
The 1968 Ford Dagenham strike wasn't just about equal pay. Discover how sewing machinists fought for 16 years to win recognition for their skilled work. Read their story.
Equal pay for female council workers tops £1bn
Settlements for female council staff in roles like cleaners and carers have exceeded £1.1bn, with thousands more claims expected. The GMB union warns councils to negotiate or face huge bills.
Labour closes shareholder revolt register after 8 years
The Labour government has shut down a public register naming firms hit by shareholder revolts over executive pay. Critics warn this will bury controversies and harm corporate transparency in the UK.
UK's Shared Parental Leave Fails a Decade After Launch
Ten years on, less than 5% of eligible parents use Shared Parental Leave. Experts call it a 'lost decade' for progress. Discover why the policy failed and what change is needed.
Banker Alexander Wishart's Legacy of Charity After Loss
Alexander Wishart, former Harrods Bank director, has died aged 81. He and his wife founded Kelly's Trust, helping hundreds of families with sick children in Kent. Read his inspiring story.
Bet365 boss Denise Coates paid over £280m this year
Bet365 chief Denise Coates received a £280m pay package for 2024/25, a major rise despite falling profits. Discover the details of her salary and dividends.
Luton Airport Christmas strikes called off
Last-minute deal averts holiday travel chaos at Luton Airport as 200 workers suspend strikes. Flights from Boxing Day are now secure. Get the latest travel updates.
Pinsent Masons' best-paid partner sees remuneration fall to £1.27m
The highest-earning partner at law firm Pinsent Masons received £1.27m last year, a significant drop from £1.7m, as firm profits softened. Discover the financial details and strategic outlook.
TfL staff on £100k+ salaries triples to 548
The number of Transport for London employees earning over £100,000 has soared from 151 to 548 in three years. TfL cites inflation, backdated pay, and overtime as key drivers. Discover the full breakdown.
Junior Doctors End Five-Day Strike, Seek New Year Talks
Junior doctors conclude five-day strike in England, pledging a 'can-do spirit' in renewed negotiations with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to avert further NHS walkouts in 2026.
Australia's $1bn News Deal Crisis: How to Save Journalism
Rod Sims warns Australia's news bargaining code deals are expiring, threatening journalism. Discover three urgent solutions to make tech giants like Google and Meta pay. Read the full analysis.
Robey Warshaw Cuts Partner Pay 50% Before Evercore Deal
Boutique bank Robey Warshaw halves its star partners' pay pool to £25m ahead of its acquisition by US giant Evercore. Discover the strategic move reshaping London's M&A advisory landscape.
Paul vs Joshua Purse: Fighters Earn Over £100m Each
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul are set for a colossal payday in their Miami showdown. Discover the reported £206m purse split and how it compares to their previous biggest fights.
Scottish resident doctors vote to strike in January
Over 90% of BMA Scotland's resident doctors have backed strike action in January, demanding a credible pay offer. Health Secretary Neil Gray expresses disappointment and calls for talks.
Macfarlanes Partner Takes Home Record £5m Pay Packet
A top partner at elite City law firm Macfarlanes earned a record £5m last year, as profits soar and pay for senior lawyers reaches new heights. Discover the figures behind the UK's legal pay boom.
How South Korea's smart bins slash food waste
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
Junior Doctors Strike in England, NHS Warns of Disruption
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay, coinciding with a record flu season. NHS leaders warn of severe strain on hospitals, as the government and BMA trade accusations.
Junior Doctors' 14th Strike Hits NHS Amid Winter Flu Surge
Thousands of junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike, the 14th since 2023, over pay erosion and a severe training post shortage, as the NHS faces a winter flu epidemic.
Forgotten Fighters: The Women Behind UK Equality Laws
As the UK marks 50 years since sex discrimination was outlawed, we remember the journalists and activists whose relentless campaign forced a historic change in the law.
Anglo American's Pay Retreat & 2026 Corporate Agenda
Anglo American retreats on executive pay vote as FTSE giants gear up for 2026. Plus, breakdown duopoly exits and a delayed UK steel strategy. Read the full City analysis.
ANZ shareholders reject executive pay plan for second year
ANZ shareholders have delivered a second consecutive strike against the bank's executive remuneration report, following a year of record fines and thousands of job cuts. Explore the fallout from the heated AGM.
Junior doctors' five-day strike begins in NHS dispute
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
Junior Doctors Strike: Streeting Faces Backlash Over NHS Crisis
Junior doctors reveal the brutal reality of working in a 'war zone' NHS, striking over pay and conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting's criticism labelled 'harmful' as the service reaches breaking point.
Junior doctors in England begin five-day strike
Junior doctors in England have begun a five-day walkout after pay talks with the government collapsed. The strike comes as the NHS faces severe winter pressures. Read the latest.
Acas Offers Mediation in Junior Doctors' Strike Deadlock
The conciliation service Acas has offered to help resolve the junior doctors' dispute in England as they stage their 14th strike over pay and conditions. Read the latest.
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