The Overtime Blog
Guides, news, and insights for the shift work community.
Police Working Hours Crisis 2026: Your Force Isn't Tracking You
PFEW data reveals 60% of police forces in England and Wales hold no records on officer hours. Your rights under the Working Time Regulations — and why tracking your own shifts matters now.
4 Essential Apps for Nurses UK (2026)
From real-time lock screen earnings to the official drug formulary — 4 practical, free apps built for the way NHS nursing actually works. No subscriptions.
4 Essential Apps for Police Officers UK (2026)
Overtime pay on your lock screen, precise location sharing, force-specific financial planning, and mental health support — 4 apps built for policing in 2026.
4 Essential Apps for Shift Workers UK (2026)
Live earnings on your lock screen, sleep tracking for rotating shifts, early wage access and smarter night commutes — 4 free apps for people who work when everyone else sleeps.
UK Police & NHS Pay Scales 2026: Find Your Hourly Rate for Overtime
Official police pay scales 2025/26 and NHS Agenda for Change bands 2026/27. Use our new interactive tool to find your exact hourly rate for time and a third calculations.
UK Overtime Law Changes 2026: What Shift Workers Need to Know
New rules, rising minimum wage, and NHS pay deals — here's what's changed in 2026 and what it means for your overtime pay, holiday pay, and rights.
UK Overtime for Filipino Nurses: From Confusion to Cash (Real Numbers Inside)
NHS unsocial hours explained simply. Real Band 5 pay numbers for Saturdays, Sundays, and bank holidays. Plus: the holiday pay mistake most overseas nurses make.
Supershift vs Overtime Live: Why Shift Workers Are Using Both
Supershift is great for scheduling. Overtime Live is built for live earnings tracking — the feature Supershift is missing. An honest side-by-side comparison.
How to Track Overtime Pay in the UK (2026 Guide)
A practical guide for nurses, police, and all UK shift workers. NHS pay rate rules, tax tips, and how to track what you're actually owed.
What's New in Overtime Live - Shift Tracker
A smoother, smarter, cleaner Overtime Live is here. Discover the new features: Recurring Shift Patterns, Calendar Sync, Hourly Rate Calculator, and more.
Copped Enough: Why Every Penny of Police Overtime Counts
Police pay has dropped 21% in real terms since 2010. Learn why tracking every overtime hour is no longer a choice — it's a necessity.
NHS Pay: What's Changed This Year — And Why Overtime Matters
A look at how NHS pay has changed in 2024/25, why overtime is more critical than ever, and how to track your extra shifts.
2025/26 Police Pay Scales (England & Wales)
The new pay awards are live. See the updated Constable and Sergeant rates and how they impact your overtime value.
NHS Nursing Overtime: A Guide to Agenda for Change Pay
A comprehensive guide for Band 5 and 6 nurses on calculating overtime, enhancements, and tracking earnings in real-time.
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