How Much Will the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Rise in April?

Council tax calculator: See how much your bills will rise in North Staffordshire

Bills are going up from April

National Minimum Wage increase as hundreds of UK firms named for owing £7m to staff

Hundreds of firms have been caught underpaying staff and forced to pay back millions as the National Minimum Wage rises again

How much will the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise in April?

The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.

Government reveals proposed UK passport fee increases from April- how much you'll pay

British passports are due to go up in price from April 2026, with the government awaiting approval from Parliament.

US Visa rule: Travellers from 50 countries face $15,000 visa bond rule; new rules aim to curb overstays — full list Inside

US travelers from 50 countries may soon face visa bonds up to $15,000 for B1/B2 visas. This security deposit, based on overstay rates, is refundable if visa terms are met. The policy aims to tighten immigration compliance, with implementation dates varying by country.

Government reveals proposed UK passport fee increases from April- how much you'll pay

British passports are due to go up in price from April 2026, with the government awaiting approval from Parliament.