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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Jonathan Prynn

Hospitality bosses hit out at "yet another" above inflation hike in minimum wage in 2026

Embattled hospitality bosses today hit out at another round of above-inflation minimum wage increases coming into force for 2.4 million workers in April.

The Government announced today that the National Living Wage will rise by 4.1% to £12.71 an hour next year, while the rate for 18 to 20 year olds will go up by a higher than expected 8.5% to £10.85, adding around £1500 a year to their full time wages.

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