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[Hungary] Minimum wage increase in effect [Hungary] Minimum wage increase in effect

General minimum wages have risen from HUF1,339.00 to HUF1,534.00 per hour.
13 Dec 2023

[UK] New migrant salary thresholds [UK] New migrant salary thresholds

The changes, coming into effect in spring 2024, are intended to deliver the biggest-ever cut in net migration and curb...
12 Dec 2023

[UK] Child poverty levels highest of world’s richest countries [UK] Child poverty levels highest of world’s richest countries

The UK ranked 37th out of the 39 nations in the European Union (EU) and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation...
11 Dec 2023

[Italy] Minimum wage bill defeated by ruling parties [Italy] Minimum wage bill defeated by ruling parties

The centre-left put forward its proposal to end "poverty wages" in July. Meloni's coalition, however, argued that it could leave...
08 Dec 2023

[UK] Microsoft unveils £2.5 billion AI investment [UK] Microsoft unveils £2.5 billion AI investment

Microsoft has committed to more than doubling its datacentre footprint in the UK and training more than one million people...
08 Dec 2023

[Ireland] New sick leave scheme entitles workers to up to €550 [Ireland] New sick leave scheme entitles workers to up to €550

New rules coming into effect from January 1, 2024, will see the number of Statutory Sick Leave days increase from...
07 Dec 2023

[Netherlands] Pending vote on 30% preferential tax treatment rule [Netherlands] Pending vote on 30% preferential tax treatment rule

The Dutch upper house of parliament is set to vote on the issue on December 19, 2023 (the lower house...
07 Dec 2023