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PoliticsChancellor gives no guarantee on equalising minimum wage for younger workers

The chancellor did not guarantee that Labour would equalise minimum pay for younger workers before the next election. John Healey said the government remained committed to closing the gap but gave no timetable, saying it must weigh jobs against wages and work with businesses and unions.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-01 11:52Original

Chancellor gives no guarantee on equalising minimum wage for younger workers
Chancellor gives no guarantee on equalising minimum wage for younger workersPolitics