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UK minimum wage 'to rise by nearly four per cent'
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The Times reported on Monday that Chancellor John Healey is expected to announce on Wednesday's budget a rise in the UK minimum wage of nearly 4 per cent. According to the report, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over would rise 3.9 per cent, from £12.71 to about £13.20 an hour. The National Minimum Wage for those aged 18 to 20 would rise broadly in line, from £10.85 to about £11.27 an hour. The Treasury declined to comment. If confirmed, the rises would take effect in 2027 and end a trend of larger percentage increases for younger workers, amid warnings that young people are being priced out of jobs. In April the Low Pay Commission had said the National Living Wage would probably need to rise about 3.7 per cent in 2027, to £13.18 an hour.
Where accounts differ. The Independent names Andy Burnham as prime minister and Healey as chancellor, while The Financial Express calls Healey finance minister; only The Independent reports the defence spending and supermarket measures.
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