Business Culture Current Absurdities

Under-21s Paid Less Because Cake Hasn’t Happened Yet

Groceries and Electricity Cost More From Your Twenty-First Birthday WESTMINSTER: A British worker has learned that their value to the economy can increase dramatically at midnight, without acquiring a new skill, accepting a promotion or even getting out of bed. They merely turn twenty-one. National Living Wage April 2027: £13.21 for Over-21s, £11.27 for 18 to 20 From April 2027, the National Living Wage will be £13.21 an hour for…

Locations Governance Political

Wandsworth Told It Kept Too Much Money

Britain’s lowest council tax borough faces a 94% hike. WANDSWORTH, LONDON – Britain’s most famous low-council-tax borough is preparing to surrender its place in local government history after Whitehall discovered that residents of Wandsworth have been enjoying a financially irresponsible quantity of their own money. According to the Evening Standard, Wandsworth residents face a 94% increase in council tax for 2027 following changes to central government funding. LBC reported that…