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About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling

Unions had demanded 6% pay increase for lowest paid after war in Middle East pushed inflation higher

The Guardian - AU

FED:Low-paid workers to receive 4.75 per cent wage rise

Millions of workers on minimum wages and industry awards will get a 4.75 per cent annual pay rise after a Fair Work Commission decision.

AAP

FED:Workers to find out how much their pay will rise by

An announcement is imminent on how much the minimum wage will increase by, with the treasurer hoping to see a "decent" rise.

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Minimum wage, social security on the table as global gig work talks begin

Global talks are underway for new rules on platform work. These standards will cover ride-hailing and delivery services. A key debate is minimum wage and benefits for all workers. Transparency in how algorithms manage pay and performance is also being discussed. Nations are divided on the strength of these new…

The Economic Times

UK government divided over minimum wage increase in face of youth jobs crisis

Exclusive: Some fear raising rate for people aged 18-20 will exacerbate unemployment while others point to lack of evidence

The Guardian - UK

Labour faces union backlash after minister says living wage extension to over-18s not certain before election – as it happened

Torsten Bell says Labour manifesto ‘did not set out the timeline’ for changes to living wage after scale of youth unemployment crisis revealed in Milburn report

The Guardian - UK

Reversing minimum wage changes is no ‘easy solution’ to end Britain’s Neet crisis, Milburn warns

The former Labour minister warned against solely blaming the chancellor for the scale of the crisis facing the nation

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Milburn backs Blair’s criticism of policies affecting entry-level jobs

The author of a review of youth unemployment suggested the current Government should rethink an uplift in the minimum wage.

Evening Standard

Much of what Blair said in essay criticising Labour was wrong, says Starmer – as it happened

Starmer launches long defence of his record when asked about former PM’s essay critiquing current government

The Guardian - UK

A Flawed Minimum Wage Study Shows How Bad Stats Get Turned Into Policy Gospel

A 2024 paper claimed higher minimum wages don't kill jobs. It was statistically significant—and almost certainly misleading.

Reason

Hiring people in first jobs no longer cost-effective, Hollywood Bowl boss says

Stephen Burns, chief executive of the 10-pin bowling alley operator, took aim at tax rises and minimum wage increases.

Evening Standard

Government policy is causing a ‘crisis’ in youth unemployment, Next boss warns

Simon Wolfson said rises in the rate of national insurance contributions and the minimum wage have hurt the employment market

The Independent UK

West London shop fined for hiring illegal worker and paying them below minimum wage

The owners of AKP Retailer in Northolt were fined £28,000 by the Home Office

Evening Standard

‘Taking the minimum wage job a bit too far’: Woman woken up by co-workers at her door demanding to know why she’s not at work

Her colleagues knocked on her door for seven minutes straight.

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Unions ramp up minimum wage rise demands as costs soar

Low-paid workers should not go backwards because of Donald Trump's war, the peak union body says, as it calls for minimum wages to be raised to $26.45 an hour.

Euronews

Which EU capitals have rents higher than minimum wages?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at gross minimum wages and average rent costs across EU countries and their capital cities. In many capitals, even the gross minimum wage is not enough to cover rent.

Budget and the Bees

19 States Are Raising Minimum Wages in 2026—Here’s How It Impacts Women

The minimum wage landscape is shifting again in 2026, with 19 states implementing increases that will directly affect millions of workers. While these changes touch many households, women—especially those in lower-paying industries—stand to experience some of the most significant impacts. From retail and hospitality to caregiving roles, women make up…

The Times of India

7,000 Just Eat couriers launch legal action over worker status and pay rights

In a pivotal moment for the gig economy, thousands of Just Eat couriers in the UK are taking legal action to secure their rights as workers. They are demanding access to minimum wage and holiday pay through a tribunal set to decide if they are classified as employees or independent…

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The Guardian - UK

Thousands of Just Eat couriers launch legal action to improve workers’ rights

More than 7,000 join employment tribunal that will include claims for minimum wage and holiday pay

International Business Times UK

Minimum Wage Shake-Up Explained: Why Smaller Firms Get Until 2038 to Reach $25 an Hour

The Living Wage for All Act aims to raise the US federal minimum wage to $25 by 2031 for large employers and 2038 for smaller businesses, tackling wage stagnation and rising living costs.

The Conversation

Thousands of employed Colorado workers need SNAP benefits to make ends meet

In Colorado, more than 600,000 workers received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, in October 2025. This federal program protects low-income children, disabled adults and workers from hunger by providing money to help them buy groceries.

Reason

The Federal Minimum Wage Is Irrelevant. Good.

The national wage floor is so low that it might as well not exist.

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20 Countries With The Worst Work-Life Balance, According To Remote Global Index

Which countries score lowest on Remote's 2025 Global Life-Work Balance Index - from long working hours and low wages to poor healthcare and limited workers' rights.

Reason

A $33 Burger? As New York City Eyes $30 Minimum Wage, Restaurants Brace for Impact

The proposal would eliminate the tipped-wage credit and send labor costs skyrocketing in an industry notorious for its tight margins.

Fortune

Gig work is coming for nursing. It might mean below-minimum wage pay and AI surveillance

Nursing is tough work. The gig economy might make it even harder.

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