minimum wage

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Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The start of April will also see the hourly minimum wage for over-21s rise by 50p to £12.71.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

A government website shows fund income of $300 million and the same amount earmarked for a minimum wage increase, without providing any further details.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The monthly minimum wage currently equates to around 28 US cents, while annual price hikes surpass 600 percent.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

He couldn’t find a decent job, and as of three weeks ago, he makes pizzas for minimum wage.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas