New minimum wages rates take effect from today

New national minimum wage rates come into force today, bringing a pay rise for care and other workers across the country whose vital, but low-paid, work has been highlighted in the current crisis.
“Today’s pay rise will make a real difference to over a million low-paid workers across the country,” said general secretary Dave Prentis.
“Many care staff are on the minimum wage. They’re looking after the elderly and vulnerable in the most challenging of circumstances an