UK Expands Sick Pay: 1.3 Million Low-Paid Workers to Benefit

The UK government is set to introduce new sick pay rules that will extend eligibility to 1.3 million of the lowest-paid workers.

Under the new plan, employees earning less than £123 per week will receive 80% of their usual salary when they are unable to work due to illness. This change aims to provide financial security for low-income workers and reduce reliance on government benefits. The reform, expected to be formally announced later this week, could make affected workers up to £100 per week better off.

The move has been welcomed as a significant step toward improving workers' rights and financial stability.