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[Spain] Government and unions sign bill to increase minimum wage [Spain] Government and unions sign bill to increase minimum wage

The wage has been hiked by 3.1 per cent from January 1 to December 31 2026, reaching €1,221 per month...
18 Feb 2026

[UK] Bank of England links minimum wage increase to youth unemployment [UK] Bank of England links minimum wage increase to youth unemployment

Broader OECD figures reveal that the rate for 16 to 24-year-olds has risen to around 15 per cent, overtaking the...
16 Feb 2026

[France] Rivage raises €2.6M for payroll software rollout across accounting firms [France] Rivage raises €2.6M for payroll software rollout across accounting firms

In France, more than half of employees rely on accounting firms or outsourcing providers for payroll and social security declarations.
15 Feb 2026

[UK] Pay rise for NHS social workers in England and Wales [UK] Pay rise for NHS social workers in England and Wales

The UK and Welsh governments accepted the NHS Pay Review Body’s recommendations despite the figure being higher than the administrations...
13 Feb 2026

[Scotland] Young workers urged to check payslips for underpayments [Scotland] Young workers urged to check payslips for underpayments

The advice from Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) comes before National Minimum Wage increases take effect in April.
12 Feb 2026

[Romania] Health unions threaten general strike amid warning of 30% salary losses [Romania] Health unions threaten general strike amid warning of 30% salary losses

Union members cite, as the main legal basis, a bill initiated by the Government to reduce payroll expenses by 10...
12 Feb 2026

[UK] One in five people would end a relationship over a wage difference [UK] One in five people would end a relationship over a wage difference

The Nationwide survey revealed that the average wage gap between friends and partners has reached £32,000.
06 Feb 2026