3m workers get 4.75pc pay rise; Kmart takes on IKEA; 3.5m Insta followers in 48 hours

3m workers get 4.75pc pay rise; Kmart takes on IKEA; 3.5m Insta followers in 48 hours

Author: Fear and Greed June 2, 2026 Duration: 19:31

Wednesday 3 June 2026

Almost three million workers will receive a pay rise of at least 4.75 per cent, but economists warn the increase could lead to higher interest rates. 

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