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What is the national minimum wage and when will it increase?

TUC calls for rate raise ‘as soon as possible’

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022

We've been tracking birds in a small Nigerian forest for 18 years. What we found and why it matters

If you live in Europe, you can find almost any statistic you like about the birds in the environment. How many there are of a species, where you find them, whether their population is increasing or decreasing. In some countries like the UK there are comprehensive surveys going back 60…

The Conversation · Aug 28, 2022

All the cost of living help available and how to get the payment

Former chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a host of new measures after criticism the government was not doing enough to address economic hardship

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022

50,000 Ukrainian refugees in UK facing homelessness ‘disaster’ next year

The government has been accused of offering no new support packages to sponsors on its Homes for Ukraine scheme as the first group of six-month placements is set to come to an end

The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022

Fit for a king! Our verdict on Sunday lunch at Blackfriars in Newcastle, the UK's oldest restaurant

The city centre venue is situated a stone's throw from some of the city's most bustling shopping areas as well as St James' Park and Chinatown

Chronicle Live · Aug 28, 2022

Government scraps plan to enforce human rights with Brexit trade deals, leaked letter reveals

Exclusive: Human rights to be kept ‘separate’ from trade talks despite earlier promises

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2022

UK says it is unclear how Russia will recruit more soldiers

Britain's defence ministry said on Sunday it was not yet clear how Russia would achieve an announced large increase in its armed forces, but the boost was unlikely to substantially increase its combat power in Ukraine.

Reuters · Aug 28, 2022

Where £15 per hour minimum wage would have most impact

Regional variations mean that a raise in minimum wage would impact more full-time workers in some regions of the UK than others

Wales Online · Aug 28, 2022

Warning issued to holidaymakers travelling to EU countries next year

Travellers will be charged to visit most EU countries next year

Liverpool Echo · Aug 28, 2022

UK weather: Temperatures to hit 23C as Brits enjoy bank holiday sun before rain

The sustained weather is due to high pressure covering across the UK but most will have sunny and bright intervals on Sunday, particularly in England and Wales where temperatures are set to reach as high as 23C

Daily Mirror · Aug 28, 2022