Healey poised to increase adult minimum wage in UK Budget

Financial Times Monday 26 October 2026, 23:19 UTC 1 min read

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Chancellor will hold back from bigger increases in the rate for younger workers despite Labour manifesto pledge

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Healey poised to increase adult minimum wage in UK Budget

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