The Latest Breaking News from Minimum Wage

Top UK hotelier warns against ‘disaster’ Labour minimum wage pledge

Hotel owner Alex Polizzi also points to VAT rates and tourist taxes as also hurting the hospitality industry

The Independent UK · Oct 22

Equal Pay for Under-21s Faces Pushback as Employers Warn Over Entry-Level Jobs

Nearly half of surveyed UK employers expect higher costs if youth minimum wage rates move closer to the adult rate, REC research finds.

International Business Times UK · Oct 20

Warning Over $25 Minimum Wage Bill: Why Target and Walmart Might See Massive Legislative Changes

A proposed US bill would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour for large employers by 2031, potentially affecting Walmart and Target if Congress approves it.

International Business Times UK · Oct 18

The Real Cost of Mexican Politician Sandra Cuevas's $4,500 Celine Bag: 258 Workdays at Mexico's Minimum Wage

A barred Mexican politician flaunted an $4,500 Celine bag in Madrid. Here's what the math says about Mexico's minimum wage and inequality.

Latin Times · Oct 9

Madrid versus Latin America: Where is housing more affordable?

Homes cost more per square metre in Madrid than in several major Latin American cities, but lower wages in those cities can make renting even less affordable.

Euronews · Oct 7

How Much Do Cuba's New Neighborhood Markets Really Cost Against a 3,210-Peso Minimum Wage?

Havana's bodegas are closing or changing hands. What the rules say, what Neighborhood Markets cost and what's left of Cuba's ration book.

Latin Times · Oct 6

Bridget Phillipson accuses Badenoch of wanting to scrap the minimum wage

The Labour chair reignited a feud with Kemi Badenoch after highlighting comments in the Tory leader’s The Right Way pamphlet

The Independent UK · Oct 5

Variable dearness allowance hike from October 1: Check revised minimum wages for workers across categories

Variable dearness allowance: The government has announced an increase in Variable Dearness Allowance affecting various sectors including agriculture and construction. This revision will take effect from October 1, 2026, and will adjust minimum wages for workers accordingly.

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Five Canadian Provinces See Minimum Wage Hikes, but Critics Say Living Costs Outpace Gains in Ontario

Minimum wage hikes of 25 to 40 cents have taken effect in five Canadian provinces, with Ontario's rate rising to C$17.95 and Alberta remaining unchanged.

International Business Times UK · Oct 2

Before the Iran war vs now: How much of a worker’s wage is needed to fill a 50-litre tank?

A 50-litre diesel tank costs the equivalent of 15.4% of Bulgaria’s gross monthly minimum wage, compared with 3.8% in Luxembourg, as fuel prices have risen since the Iran war began.

Euronews · Oct 1