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It's official: Employment Rights Act will deliver a stronger fairer economy
Government officials have confirmed what unions and experts have been saying for years: better rights at work strengthen the economy as well as protecting workers. An updated impact assessment finds that the Employment Rights Act will improve working conditions and job security for 18 million workers, deliver a significant net gain to society, and provide a boost to growth and employment.
Taxing the windfall profits of banks
A fairer approach to the tax treatment of banks in light of windfall profits from higher interest rates.
Minimum wage is going up today but what does this mean for younger workers?
The minimum wage is increasing today [Tuesday 1 April 2025], bringing a pay boost for workers of all ages. Crucially, the gap between wages for those under and over 21 is narrowing.
How will employers handle higher national insurance contributions?
The government plans to raise employer national insurance contributions to help fund the repair of our broken public services.
Fair pay for young workers: ending discriminatory age bands in the minimum wage
It’s simply unfair that young workers can be paid less for doing the same job as those older than them. It is time to bring an end to outdated youth rates so that all workers earn a fair wage.
Work Your Proper Hours Day – time to stop working for free
Work Your Proper Hours Day is part of the battle against long hours and excessive unpaid overtime. We’re encouraging workers finish their shifts on time. And managers are encouraged to support staff by setting reasonable workloads and putting in place workplace policies to protect against burnout.
We need a £15 minimum wage. This is how to get there
As workers struggle to stay afloat, it is clear that higher wages have to be at the heart of the UK’s economic strategy. We need to transition the economy to high-wage, high-skilled and secure jobs. And shift our economic model away from a reliance on low-paid and insecure work.
Lets get real about pay
Labour market figures have revealed this week that real wages are plummeting. While it is tempting to look ahead at early estimates of nominal pay growth, these experimental statistics should be treated with caution.
Key workers keep the country running through the night – they deserve better pay and conditions
Night workers keep our services running at great personal cost. It’s time the government recognises the sacrifices they make and levels up their working conditions.
The government must give key workers a pay rise and tackle insecure work
Through the minimum wage and public sector pay awards the government controls the pay of more than six million key workers. They must give them a pay rise.
