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[Spain] Draft law to regulate non-labour practical training approved [Spain] Draft law to regulate non-labour practical training approved

The initiative is intended to clearly distinguish educational training from employment, ensuring that internships are not used to replace regular...
06 Nov 2025

[UK] Payroll timing issues led Westminster City Council to overpay staff nearly £500k [UK] Payroll timing issues led Westminster City Council to overpay staff nearly £500k

The data was obtained via Freedom of Information requests by the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS).  
06 Nov 2025

[UK] Anger over proposed 2.5% pay rise for healthcare professionals in 2026 [UK] Anger over proposed 2.5% pay rise for healthcare professionals in 2026

The government's submission claims that it can afford only a 2.5% pay rise for healthcare staff in 2026/27.
04 Nov 2025

[UK] DPD accused of ‘revenge’ sacking drivers for criticism of pay cuts [UK] DPD accused of ‘revenge’ sacking drivers for criticism of pay cuts

The company, which is an integral part of the festive parcel rush, has even threatened to withhold money from some...
02 Nov 2025

[Spain] Spending on contributory pensions rose 6% in October [Spain] Spending on contributory pensions rose 6% in October

In the eighth month of the year, Social Security paid a total of 10,397,372 pensions to 9,405,352 people.
31 Oct 2025

[Wales] HMRC orders NRW to pay £14.6m for IR35 failures [Wales] HMRC orders NRW to pay £14.6m for IR35 failures

The settlement comes after a long-running HMRC investigation into NRW’s use of off-payroll workers over several years.   
30 Oct 2025

[Scotland] Activpayroll hits record £57m turnover [Scotland] Activpayroll hits record £57m turnover

Aberdeen-based Activpayroll has grown from a two-person operation to a global one, and the firm is now one of the...
28 Oct 2025