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[UK] Next chief exec warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs [UK] Next chief exec warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs

Lord Wolfson stated that Next typically received 10 applicants for every shop-based job two years ago, but now that number...
27 May 2026

[Italy] Glovo makes deal with prosecutors to hike riders’ pay 40% [Italy] Glovo makes deal with prosecutors to hike riders’ pay 40%

A judicial source said that under the deal, Glovo had agreed to increase its riders' pay to at least €14...
22 May 2026

[Romania] Incoming national minimum wage increase [Romania] Incoming national minimum wage increase

The adjustment reflects the government’s continued focus on aligning minimum wage levels with economic conditions and cost-of-living pressures.
21 May 2026

[UK] HMRC announces 10-year deal for AI-powered support [UK] HMRC announces 10-year deal for AI-powered support

According to Quantexa, its systems will combine data collected by HMRC with external sources to help identify incidents of fraud...
20 May 2026

[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