Universal credit boost for workers takes effect
Craig TaylorWorkers will get 8p more of any extra £1 earned but some say claimants will be no better off. BBC News – Business
Business
Energy firm Bulb set to go into administration
The energy firm, with 1.7 million customers, is the largest gas and electricity company to face difficulties. BBC News – Business
How pandemic burnout sparked a revival of a granny hobby
Covid pushed many of us to ditch screen time for hobbies – knitting was among the most popular. BBC News – Business
Firm offers staff unlimited leave to stop burnout
Stockbroker FinnCap says staff must take at least four weeks of holiday from next year. BBC News – Business
Fraud: Better chance of compensation for victims
A “lottery” on whether blameless scam victims are reimbursed is set to be strengthened by a law change. BBC News – Business
Lidl to become UK’s highest-paying supermarket
The retailer says it will increase its minimum pay level to £10.10 an hour from March next year. BBC News – Business