Minimum wage increases

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From the 01 April 2018 the minimum wage will increase...

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Looking ahead to April, wage increase

From the 01 April 2018 the minimum wage will increase to the below:

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2017£7.50£7.05£5.60£4.05£3.50
2018£7.83£7.38£5.90£4.20£3.70

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