UK minimum wage set to rise, reports say, with figures varying by outlet

Reports say John Healey will announce an inflation-beating minimum wage rise. Bloomberg puts it at 4% with a slower hike for young workers; Reuters, citing the Times, says 3.9% to £13.20.

Timeline

1. 26 Oct, 18:20 UTCFirst appeared on Google Trends
2. 26 Oct, 18:20 UTCTelegraph reports Healey announcement
3. 26 Oct, 18:20 UTCBloomberg reports 4% rise, slower youth hike
4. 26 Oct, 18:20 UTCReuters cites Times: 3.9% to £13.20
5. 27 Oct, 13:48 UTCReached #1 on TrendHeat

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• john healey state pension budgetGoogle Trends
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• UK Minimum Wages Set for 4% Rise as Healey Slows Hike for YouthBloomberg.com
• UK minimum wage to rise by 3.9% to £13.20, Times reportsReuters
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• Healey is expected to shield low-income pensioners from income tax – but how will it work?The Guardian