5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Wednesday 25th May 2022
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5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Wednesday 25th May 2022
5. A safety consultant at oil and gas giant Shell has stopped working for the firm, as she accused its top executives of failing to protect the environment.
In a post on LinkedIn, Caroline Dennett said the company is "causing extreme harms to our climate, environment, nature and to people".
4. British employers increased pay for their staff by 4% on average in the three months to April, marking the biggest raise since 1992.
Official data last week showed average weekly earnings in the three months to March were 7.0% higher than a year before, in part reflecting bumper bonuses for workers in the financial services and construction industries.
3. The typical household energy bill is set to rise by about £800 a year in October, the energy regulator warns.
Ofgem boss Jonathan Brearley said the energy price cap, which limits how much providers can raise prices, is expected to increase to £2,800 a year, due to continued volatility in gas prices.
2. Railway workers have voted to go on national strike threatening major summer travel disruption across the UK.
General secretary Mick Lynch said "members want a decent pay rise, job security and no compulsory redundancies".
1. A government plan to help support people with the rising cost of living could come as soon as tomorrow.
The PM and chancellor have been under growing pressure to act as prices for fuel, food and energy continue to soar.
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