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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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