Half Of Gig Economy Workers Earn Below Minimum Wage

A new report shows more than half of gig economy workers in the UK are paid below the minimum wage. The study, led by the University of Bristol, found 52% of gig workers doing jobs ranging from data entry to food delivery were earning below the minimum wage. On average respondents were earning £8.97 per […]

National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage Increased

Millions of the lowest paid workers across the UK will receive a pay increase as the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise comes into effect from 1 April 2023. The National Living Wage will see an increase of 9.7%, up to £10.42 for workers aged 23+, as well as an increase for younger […]

National Living Wage Rises to £9.50

It has been confirmed that the National Living Wage will rise by 6.6% to £9.50 per hour for people aged over 23, effective from April 2022.  The increase is more than twice the current 3.1% rise in the cost of living. Minimum pay rates for younger workers are also set to go up.  The National […]