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Chancellor's Budget Sparks Wage Debate, Risks Youth Jobs

11/26/2025

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Chancellor Reeves announced significant minimum wage increases, drawing criticism from employers.
The Resolution Foundation warned wage hikes for young workers could raise youth unemployment, nearing one million not in education or employment.
The Chancellor's second Budget will include £40 billion in tax rises, the largest since 1993.
Working-age benefits will rise by 3.8% in April, costing £6 billion, while Labour MPs say the Budget favors party interests.

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Chancellor Reeves announced significant minimum wage increases, drawing criticism from employers.
The Resolution Foundation warned wage hikes for young workers could raise youth unemployment, nearing one million not in education or employment.
The Chancellor's second Budget will include £40 billion in tax rises, the largest since 1993.
Working-age benefits will rise by 3.8% in April, costing £6 billion, while Labour MPs say the Budget favors party interests.