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Asda Sets Two-Stage Pay Rise to £13.10 as Retail Wage Race Quickens

The moves outpace the new £12.71 National Living Wage to signal fiercer competition for store staff.

Georgalos Confirms China-Made Flynn Paff Item, Says It Is Under 1% of Output

Germany’s Top Economic Adviser Defends Gen Z, Says Productivity—Not Longer Hours—Will Lift Growth

Informality Hits 55% as 2025 Job Gains Skew to Unprotected Work

Germany’s Shadow Economy Tops €510 Billion, Poised to Expand Further in 2026

Germany’s Minimum Wage Rise Is Undercut by Cuts to Hours and Perks

Markus Söder’s Call to Add an Hour to the Workweek Splits German Leaders

Brazil and Portugal Put New Minimum Wages Into Effect on Jan. 1

Mishustin Calls to Close Labor-Market Loopholes Exploiting Self-Employment Regime

Minimum Wage Commission Backs Two-Step Increase to €14.60, Falls Short of €15 Target

German Economist Advocates Cutting Public Holiday to Boost GDP

Germany's Minimum Wage Debate Intensifies Ahead of Key Commission Decision

US Jobless Claims Drop Unexpectedly Amid Economic Uncertainty

Japan Announces Record 5% Minimum Wage Increase