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Government hails increase in National Minimum Wage

Millions of the lowest paid workers across the UK will receive a pay increase.

The Independent UK

Minimum wage rise 'doesn't reflect real cost of living', Scottish Government says

THE planned increase of the minimum wage and the UK Government’s “living wage” still do not “reflect the real cost of living”, the…

The National (Scotland)

Report reveals which ethnic groups are likeliest to be on low pay in London

A spokesman for Mayor Sadiq Khan said the report shows “there is still much to be done to ensure that all Londoners receive fair pay for their hard work”

Evening Standard

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Minimum wage increase for 1.7m workers – but rises ‘wiped out’ by inflation

‘As employers give pennies, government is taking pounds with end of energy bills help’

The Independent UK

Millions of workers set for pay boost as New National Living Wage and Minimum Wage rise

The new pay rates come into effect on April 1

Nottingham Post

New National Minimum Wage rise starting this weekend set to give nearly two million workers pay boost

Hourly pay rates will rise to £10.42 for workers aged 23 and over from April 1.

Daily Record

Rising bills and tax hikes to make UK families hundreds of pounds worse off

Study commissioned by Guardian details scale of hit to household finances from April

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Living wage increase to benefit around 1.7 million workers

The lowest-paid workers are set to enjoy a ‘rare’ real-terms pay boost, says think tank.

The Independent UK

Laura Tingle becomes ABC staff-elected director – as it happened

The 7.30 political correspondent will sit on the broadcaster’s board alongside chair Ita Buttrose

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Putin cyberwarfare plans exposed, debate over minimum wage, Aston to test Dutton

Secret documents leaked by a whistleblower angry about the Ukraine war reveal military’s tactics and mindset

The Guardian - AU

Federal government backs wage increase for lowest-paid workers in line with inflation

The federal government has backed a wage rise for the nation's lowest paid workers in line with inflation, arguing they should not see their real wages go backwards.

ABC News

Labor tells wages umpire low-paid must not go backwards

The Albanese government will advocate for a wage lift that stops low-paid workers going backwards as business groups worry about higher wage bills.

AAP

Australian employers say ‘excessive’ minimum wage rise in line with inflation could lead to recession

Claim comes as Albanese government argues Fair Work Commission should ‘ensure the real wages of Australia’s low-paid workers do not go backwards’

The Guardian - AU

‘We are changing the future:’ Disney World workers approve contract for $18 minimum wage

Disney’s lowest-paid full-time workers will earn at least $18 an hour this year under a contract union members overwhelmingly approved Wednesday.

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Fortune

How minimum wage hikes could affect your executive pay

Over half of U.S. states are raising minimum wages in 2023, which could have a complex ripple effect in the workplace.

Chronicle Live

New National Living Wage and Minimum Wage levels - here's what you'll get from next week

Here's a round-up of the new pay rates people will receive from April 1 as well as advice about your rights as an employee

ABC News

Treasurer Jim Chalmers backs lift in pay rates ahead of minimum wage review, as unions push for pay rise to match inflation

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a coming minimum wage review should not allow the lowest-paid workers to fall further behind, saying minimum wage earners are not driving inflation.

The Guardian - AU

Shorten attacks Robert’s links to lobbyist – as it happened

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Morning Mail: unions call for big wage boost, elder cut from Obama event, Pope in hospital

Peak union body demands 7% rise in the minimum wage; Aunty Joy Murphy describes ‘deep offence’ after being barred from welcome ceremony

AAP

ACTU pushing for 7 pct rise to minimum and award wages

More than two million workers on minimum and award wages should get a seven per cent pay rise to keep up with the rising cost of living, the ACTU argues.

The New Daily

ACTU calls for ‘survival increase’ in wages of 7 per cent

Australian unions are pushing for a "survival increase" in the minimum wage as inflation and the cost of living crush lowest-paid workers.

The Guardian - AU

Ignore the doomsayers, the sky won’t fall if Australian workers get a pay rise

There has not been a wages breakout even in this period of extraordinary inflation, yet the fear of one continues to be spread

The Guardian - AU

‘Simply about survival’: ACTU calls for 7% pay rise for lowest-paid workers to keep pace with inflation

Minimum hourly rate would rise to $22.88 – or $45,337 a year – if the Fair Work Commission grants the increase

Daily Mirror

The full list of dates when DWP payments will change in April 2023

As confirmed in the Chancellor's Autumn statement last year, benefits, payments and the state pension will rise by 10.1% from April

The New Daily

Burke hints at support for another big lift in minimum wage

The government has given its strongest indication yet of support for the minimum wages, as inflation continues to bite.

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