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 14 July 2026 through to the evening of 17 July 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)