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Britain raises minimum wage
But critics denounce move as largely symbolic in an era of state austerity
Published Fri, Apr 1, 2016 · 09:50 PM
London
BRITAIN'S Conservative government raised the minimum wage by 7.5 per cent on Friday in a move denounced by critics as largely symbolic in an era of state austerity.
Around 1.8 million employees will benefit from the National Living Wage (NLW).
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