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BP Cuts Benefits, Workers Face 6.25% Pay Loss
12/5/2025
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Story summary
- BP will eliminate paid rest breaks and most bank holiday bonuses for 5,400 forecourt workers, from February 2026.
- The change offsets the rise in the independent living wage by raising hourly pay from £12.60 to £13.45.
- Workers say the changes could reduce pay by at least 6.25%.
- BP confirms the adjustments and regularly reviews pay and benefits.
- Critics, including Paul Nowak (TUC General Secretary), say the move is unjust.
