Millennium work means mega money

Staff working over the millennium could be in for one-off bonuses of up to £500, according to research carried out by pay analysts Income Data Services.

Employers who will be operating their businesses over the millennium period are preparing to pay the extra cash to encourage staff to turn up for work.

Some staff are being offered additional perks, such as free flights, theatre tickets or capital bonds as an incentive. Among those to receive bonuses are staff employed by computer companies, media firms and water companies.

Operators of London's 23,000 black taxis, represented by the Licensed Taxi Drivers Association, recently set out their proposal to charge a £25 premium for each fare carried on New Year's Eve.

Whether this will be sanctioned by the Government remains to be seen.

Julie Crisp