"According to government figures, 389 businesses have been ordered to repay more than £7.3 million to around 60,000 employees who were underpaid. In addition, firms have been hit with financial penalties totalling £12.6 million, highlighting what ministers described as a continued crackdown on non-compliance."
"High-profile organisations named among those penalised include Busy Bees, Norwich City Football Club, Hays Travel and Costa Coffee, underlining the breadth of the issue across sectors ranging from hospitality to childcare and travel."
"From next month, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over will increase from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour, equivalent to an annual salary of £24,784.50 for a full-time worker, representing a £900 increase."
UK enforcement action has resulted in 389 businesses being penalised for minimum wage violations, with firms ordered to repay £7.3 million to approximately 60,000 underpaid employees and facing additional financial penalties totalling £12.6 million. High-profile organisations including Busy Bees, Norwich City Football Club, Hays Travel, and Costa Coffee are among those penalised, demonstrating the widespread nature of non-compliance across hospitality, childcare, and travel sectors. This crackdown precedes minimum wage increases scheduled for April 2026, affecting 2.7 million workers. The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over will rise from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour, while rates for younger workers and apprentices will also increase proportionally. The government aims to eventually simplify the system by introducing a single adult minimum wage rate.
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