Heat-health alert for East of England

A yellow heat-health warning has been issued by the UKHSA. The warning is in effect from the morning of 8 August 2026 through to the morning of 11 August 2026. Please ensure you keep up to date with weather reports reports and plan accordingly.

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Budget 2025 – National Living Wage

Today’s budget confirms an increase to the legal minimum wage from April 2026: • Over 21s to rise from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour (4.1% increase) • 18 to 20 year olds to rise from £10 to £10.85 per hour (8.5% increase)