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UK Minimum Wage Surge Leaves Graduates Disheartened

5/18/2025

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In the UK, the surge in minimum wage is reshaping the job landscape for graduates, with many starting salaries hovering around £25,500. The National Living Wage has jumped 6.7% to £12.21, yet average wages remain stagnant. Alarmingly, one in four graduate positions on Indeed now offer only minimum wage or slightly more, leaving many feeling disheartened and undervalued.

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Story summary

In the UK, the surge in minimum wage is reshaping the job landscape for graduates, with many starting salaries hovering around £25,500. The National Living Wage has jumped 6.7% to £12.21, yet average wages remain stagnant. Alarmingly, one in four graduate positions on Indeed now offer only minimum wage or slightly more, leaving many feeling disheartened and undervalued.