Summary
Plans to raise the minimum wage for young workers in the UK could face delays. The government had promised to pay young people aged 18 to 20 the same wage as those over 21. However, there are discussions about postponing these changes.
Key Facts
- The UK government promised to equalize the minimum wage for all adults, removing age differences.
- There is a proposal to raise wages for 18 to 20-year-olds to match those of people over 21.
- Government officials are considering delaying this wage increase but not abandoning it.
- Youth unemployment in the UK is currently high, with 16.1% of people aged 16 to 24 jobless.
- The overall unemployment rate in the UK rose to 5.2% recently.
- Currently, people over 21 in the UK must be paid £12.21 an hour, while those aged 18 to 20 are paid £10.
- Some business leaders argue that raising the minimum wage increases hiring costs.
- The discussion to delay the wage increase was first reported by The Times newspaper.
