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[Italy] EC confirms room to shift payroll tax burden to wealth and inheritance [Italy] EC confirms room to shift payroll tax burden to wealth and inheritance

The confirmation came from the EU Commission staff working document accompanying the European Semester documents.  
06 Jun 2026

[UK] 150 British Heart Foundation shops to shut as increased NICs and minimum wage take toll [UK] 150 British Heart Foundation shops to shut as increased NICs and minimum wage take toll

The charity, which has conducted a review of its retail arm, said rising operating costs and changing customer habits meant...
06 Jun 2026

[Gibraltar] Minimum entry salary rise for Public Service staff agreed [Gibraltar] Minimum entry salary rise for Public Service staff agreed

The agreement increases the previous minimum entry salary of £22,874 and will see eligible employees receiving back pay for the...
05 Jun 2026

[Italy] Gender pay transparency legislation enacted [Italy] Gender pay transparency legislation enacted

Employers must specify the initial salary or salary range for a position in job postings and vacancy notices, based on...
05 Jun 2026

[Russia] Salary arrears up by a third and state media under pressure to ignore [Russia] Salary arrears up by a third and state media under pressure to ignore

There are claims that the government is concerned and is demanding that loyal media outlets not report official government statistics. 
05 Jun 2026

[UK] Government announces open consultation on zero-hours contract reforms [UK] Government announces open consultation on zero-hours contract reforms

The government’s manifesto committed to ending one-sided flexibility and ensuring that all jobs provide a baseline of security and predictability....
03 Jun 2026

[Spain] Ad on dark web selling access to public payroll portal [Spain] Ad on dark web selling access to public payroll portal

The post references active access to 371 accounts in a personnel management system and states that control would last for...
03 Jun 2026