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Britain to announce rise in its minimum wage to 9.50 pounds per hour
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The US News reported according to Reuters, the finance ministry said on Monday that Britain will announce a rise in its minimum wage for those aged 23 and over to 9.50 pounds ($13.06) from 8.91 pounds in the government's budget statement on Wednesday.


Finance minister Rishi Sunak said in a statement ahead of his annual budget presentation on Wednesday: "This wage boost ensures we're making work pay and keeps us on track to meet our target to end low pay by the end of this Parliament."


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The increase in the minimum wage is due to take effect in April 2022.


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The finance ministry said, rates for people aged under 23, who are paid a lower minimum wage, are also due to rise.


Source: usnews