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Everyday life in the United Kingdom: pay, tax and bills, strikes, healthcare, transport and scam warnings. What matters to every Lithuanian living in the country.
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WorkUK minimum wage to rise by 3.9% from 1 April 2027From 1 April 2027 the UK minimum wage will rise by 3.9%: £13.21 an hour for workers aged 21 and over. All the new rates and what to check.LŽEditorial teamLondono Žinios5 November 2026 | 07:00 3 min
EnergyHeating this winter: the price cap and what support really existsUntil 31 December the energy price cap for a typical bill is £1,723 a year. What support really exists this winter and why there is no £300 payment for all.5 November 2026 | 07:00 4 min
TaxBudget 2026: what it means for householdsUK Budget 2026: tax thresholds frozen, higher rates on savings and rental income from April 2027. Also ISAs, the LISA, fuel duty and relief for businesses.5 November 2026 | 07:00 4 min
HealthConsultant doctors in England to strike from 25 to 27 NovemberConsultant doctors in England will strike from 06:59 on 25 November to 06:59 on 27 November. What the BMA has announced and what patients do not yet know.5 November 2026 | 07:00 3 min
