Singapore’s Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) will provide employees with payouts of up to $4,900 annually from 2025. The enhanced scheme offers cash and CPF support, with revised income and property limits allowing more workers to benefit.
The Government of Canada has released updated Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) figures for 2025. New maximum benefit amounts, contribution rates, and income thresholds will impact retirees, workers, and families from October to December 2025.
The government has accepted Low Pay Commission recommendations, confirming a rise in minimum wages effective April 2025. The increase covers millions of jobs, narrows age-based pay gaps, and ensures wages keep pace with inflationary pressures.
The Ontario Trillium Benefit (OTB) provides financial assistance to eligible Ontarians, helping with energy, property taxes, and sales taxes. For October 2025, payments are scheduled for October 10, 2025. This article covers essential details about the payment schedule, eligibility, and how the OTB is delivered, ensuring recipients can access their benefits smoothly.
The UK government is implementing a Digital ID scheme to modernize identity verification processes. The initiative aims to enhance security, improve access to services, and reduce identity fraud through a secure, smartphone-based identity solution. By the end of the current Parliament, this system will be available to all UK citizens and legal residents.
Five provinces raised their minimum wage on October 1, 2025, but Alberta stayed behind at $15. Why is Alberta the only province not moving forward, and what does this mean for workers and businesses?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) offers a government-backed savings scheme called Help to Save. This allows Universal Credit claimants to earn up to £1,200 in tax-free bonuses over four years. By contributing between £1 and £50 a month, participants can grow their savings while receiving a 50% government top-up, providing significant financial support to low-income households.
