UK raises national minimum wage, top rate now £12.71
The UK just raised its minimum wage, giving a pay bump to about 2.7 million workers.
If you're 21 and older, you'll now earn at least £12.71 an hour; those aged 18 to 20 get £10.85, and apprentices are set at £8.
The move aims to help with rising living costs and follows another big increase last year.
UK responses split on wage rise
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says the hike is about investing in low-paid workers, but some business owners worry it'll push up their costs even more.
Meanwhile, the Living Wage Foundation thinks it should go further, to £13.45 an hour, saying it's still not quite enough for many people to get by.
For young workers like Ifunanya Ezechukwu, though, the extra cash is a relief—even if she expects prices for things like services might go up too.