UK public sector workers face fresh pay restraint as Treasury takes tough stance

Whitehall departments say rises of more than 2.8% for NHS staff and teachers in 2025-26 would be unaffordable

UK ministers reject union calls to lift public sector pay to pre-austerity levels

Downing Street says wages can rise above inflation only with productivity gains to match
Financial Times - 9h
Improve productivity for more pay, public sector told

Downing Street tells unions angry at 2.8% pay proposals that workers must become more productive.
BBC News - 11h
Government recommends 2.8% pay rise for public sector

Teachers, NHS staff and senior civil servants are among those covered by the proposals.
BBC News - 17h
China Takes Harder Trade Stance as Trump Prepares for Office

Faltering U.S. industrial leadership has allowed China to take a harder trade stance as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Gregg Wallace faces fresh allegations of inappropriate behaviour amid furore

It comes after two hour-long MasterChef Christmas specials were pulled from the BBC’s festive schedule.
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3
Japan’s Nomura bank boss takes 30% voluntary pay cut after worker tries to kill customer

Wealth management employee charged with robbery, attempted murder and arson after home visit to elderly clients. Business live – latest updates The boss of the Japanese bank Nomura has ...
The Guardian - Dec. 3
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions

The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.
The New York Times - Dec. 2