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[Guernsey] Young workers could see minimum wage rise 15% [Guernsey] Young workers could see minimum wage rise 15%

The ESS proposal is now out for consultation. Under it, the two rates would be harmonised at a new rate...
20 May 2026

[Belgium] Employees rate current salaries just 6.7 out of 10 [Belgium] Employees rate current salaries just 6.7 out of 10

Participating employers also reported that they are dissatisfied with the wages they offer, and both sides stated that they believe...
19 May 2026

[Spain] Shakira acquitted and fines returned in tax fraud case [Spain] Shakira acquitted and fines returned in tax fraud case

The ruling concerns a dispute over the 2011 tax year in which Spanish authorities failed to prove that the singer...
19 May 2026

[UK] Higher earners and private sector workers will bear brunt of salary sacrifice changes [UK] Higher earners and private sector workers will bear brunt of salary sacrifice changes

IFS’s research revealed that employees in the top 10 per cent of earnings are far more likely to be affected...
18 May 2026

[UK] IRIS launches practice management platform [UK] IRIS launches practice management platform

The next-generation practice management platform has been purpose-built for mid-to-large UK accounting firms.  
15 May 2026

[UK] Salary sacrifice schemes under threat after announcement of yearly cap [UK] Salary sacrifice schemes under threat after announcement of yearly cap

Two in five (39 per cent) business leaders who currently offer salary or bonus sacrifice schemes stated that they are...
14 May 2026

[UK] New John Lewis boss took 20% pay hike as retailer cut thousands of jobs [UK] New John Lewis boss took 20% pay hike as retailer cut thousands of jobs

Jason Tarry’s basic pay rate rose by 21 per cent, and he also accepted a 2 per cent bonus, despite...
13 May 2026