Planned 10% UK increase as business rates rise will put pressure on already overburdened industry, says Alex Baldock The boss of Currys has accused the government of failing to understand or care about UK retailers by pushing through a "big hike" in the UK's minimum wage. Alex Baldock's comments come weeks after the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced plans to increase the legal minimum wage for the UK's lowest paid workers to £11.44 an hour, representing a rise of almost 10%, from April 2024. T...
Currys boss: minimum wage hike shows government does not 'care' about retail
The Guardian - 14 Dec 2023 13:54
Planned 10% UK increase as business rates rise will put pressure on already overburdened industry, says Alex Baldock The boss of Currys has accused the government of failing to understand or care about UK retailers by pushing through a "big hike" in the UK's minimum wage. Alex Baldock's comments come weeks after the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced plans to increase the legal minimum wage for the UK's lowest paid workers to £11.44 an hour, representing a rise of almost 10%, from April 2024. T...
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