Category: UK Politics

Welsh Workers to Get £1,400 Pay Boost as Minimum Wage Rises April 2025 26 Nov 2025

Welsh Workers to Get £1,400 Pay Boost as Minimum Wage Rises April 2025

From 1 April 2025, up to 160,000 Welsh workers will see a pay rise as the National Living Wage jumps to £12.21, boosting annual earnings by £1,400 for full-timers. Jo Stevens announced the change, part of a broader plan to lift living standards across Wales.

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Angela Rayner resigns as Deputy Prime Minister after stamp duty breach 7 Sep 2025

Angela Rayner resigns as Deputy Prime Minister after stamp duty breach

Angela Rayner quit as Deputy Prime Minister after an inquiry found she breached the ministerial code by failing to seek expert advice over underpaid stamp duty on a Hove property. The report said she acted with integrity but fell short of standards. Keir Starmer accepted her resignation “with real sadness.” David Lammy steps in as Deputy PM, and a Labour deputy leadership race is expected.

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