The National Minimum Wage, often referred to as the NMW, was introduced in Britain back in 1999. It was introduced to ensure that employers paid their employees an hourly wage that was acceptable in law. When it was first introduced, the NMW for 25 years and above was £3.60. Each April, the rate increases slightly to provide a substantial wage for a satisfactory...
On June 23rd 2016, the electorate had the opportunity to participate in a referendum. As part of the Conservatives’ manifesto in the 2015 general election, they promised that if they were elected as the Government, they would call for a referendum - to stay or remain within the European Union (EU). The Conservatives then formed the Government, and as promised, provided us with...
