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Youth minimum wage rise may be delayed, reports say
The government is considering slowing plans to raise the youth minimum wage, according to reports.
The government is considering slowing plans to raise the youth minimum wage, according to reports. This could mean that young workers waiting for a pay increase may face a longer wait. It may also affect how employers plan their hiring budgets.
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Our reading is that this could delay pay increases for young workers and potentially influence hiring plans.
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- The government is considering slowing plans to raise the youth minimum wage, according to reports.
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