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UK raises minimum wage as businesses feel the cost

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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The United Kingdom government raises the minimum wage, which workers welcome but businesses must fund.
Timperley business owner Graham Robinson earned £126,000 last year but retained little after taxes.
Jonny, a universal-credit claimant in England, receives £1,200 LHA yet pays £1,300 rent.
London chef Louie, 24, earning £37,000-£40,000, faces a £200 rent rise in November.

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The United Kingdom government raises the minimum wage, which workers welcome but businesses must fund.
Timperley business owner Graham Robinson earned £126,000 last year but retained little after taxes.
Jonny, a universal-credit claimant in England, receives £1,200 LHA yet pays £1,300 rent.
London chef Louie, 24, earning £37,000-£40,000, faces a £200 rent rise in November.