London (HRNW)– The British government has announced an increase in the minimum wage. The British government said on Tuesday that the minimum wage has been increased, which will be applied from April next year, the minimum wage will now be 12.71 pounds ($ 16.67) per hour, up 4.1 percent.
According to global media reports, the salary of workers over the age of 21 will be increased by 4.1 percent, while the salary of workers aged 18 to 20 will be increased by 8.5 percent to 10.85 pounds per hour.
It has been decided to increase the salary of young people aged 16 and 17 by 6 percent to 8 pounds per hour. British officials said that the decision will benefit millions of workers, but some employers have expressed concerns that it will increase the cost of goods.
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