minimum wage
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The spokesperson also highlighted policies such as the removal of the two-child benefits limit - which affects approximately 240,000 children living in 65,000 households in London – and lifting the minimum wage.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
That’s a manageable outlay for a family making $75,000 but nearly half the monthly income of someone who earns $35,000 at the local minimum wage.
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
For instance, he might have threatened to repeal the $25 minimum wage for healthcare workers the state enacted in 2023 at the union’s behest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
A 4.75% increase to the minimum wage from July 1 could also fuel inflation, either by directly supporting consumer spending or raising other workers’ expectations of a pay increases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
While luxury stores, miraculous finance companies, exotic restaurants, and import business were flourishing, the unemployed lined up outside factory gates waiting for a chance to work at the minimum wage.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
