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National Minimum Wage set to rise
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Further wage increases are planned in the future.

Government approves a rise to £6.50 from October 2014

The National Minimum Wage will go up to £6.50 per hour in October 2014, with bigger increases planned for the future.

The Government says more than 1 million people will see their pay rise by as much as £355 per year.

The move is based on recommendations from the independent Low Pay Commission (LPC). This is the biggest cash increase low paid workers have seen since 2008.

LPC says the rise is manageable for employers and will support full employment. It is the beginning of a phase of wage increases, assuming the economy continues to improve.

Accepting the changes, business secretary Vince Cable said: "The experts will continue to advise government on future wage rises to help the low paid, and in the meantime I urge businesses to consider how all their staff - not just those on the minimum wage - can enjoy the benefits of recovery."

Mr Cable said the move "marks the start of a welcome new phase in minimum wage policy."

The National Minimum Wages rates from October 1, 2014, will be:

  • A 19p (3 per cent) increase in the adult rate (from £6.31 to £6.50 per hour)
  • A 10p (2 per cent) increase in the rate for 18 to 20 year olds (from £5.03 to £5.13 per hour)
  • A 7p (2 per cent) increase in the rate for 16 to 17 year olds (from £3.72 to £3.79 per hour)
  • A 5p (2 per cent) increase in the rate for apprentices (from £2.68 to £2.73 per hour)

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary Practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Survey seeks ruminant sector views on antimicrobial stewardship

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Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk