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UK May Delay Young Workers' Pay Rise
The UK government is rethinking its minimum wage plan. Labour promised to make young workers' pay equal to adult rates by the next election.
But ministers worry about rising youth unemployment. Government sources say equal pay remains the goal.
However the rise could be delayed. This would go against Labour's election promise to voters.
Klear Note — The UK minimum wage differs by age. Younger workers earn less than adults doing the same job. Labour promised to make pay equal for all ages.
Key Terms 3
- minimum wage
- The lowest amount employers must pay workers by law.
- equalise
- Make the same; here, make young workers' pay equal to adults'.
- youth unemployment
- The number of young people without jobs.