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Measured increase in national minimum wage will reassure employers

05/03/08 | 23:21

Chris Hannant, Head of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

“It is reassuring for employers that the national minimum wage will not increase above average earnings. As we move into more uncertain economic times and credit is squeezed, businesses, particularly smaller enterprises, will be operating on tighter margins. It’s important that the Low Pay Commission ensures fair pay, but it must continue to balance this against the ability of employers to cope with the additional financial burden.”

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is the National Voice of Local Business.
The BCC sits at the heart of a powerful nationwide network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce serving business across the UK, which employ over five million people.


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