Aligning Minimum Wage with Living Wage 'still the direction'

Minister discusses changes to this year's increase proposals

The enterprise minister says aligning the Minimum Wage with the Living Wage is 'still the direction' of government.

That's despite a change to proposals that would have achieved parity between the two rates by October.

An increase to Minimum Wage is still proposed for April - up to £12.25 - however a review is to be carried out before any further increases.

You can find out more about the revised proposal HERE.

But Tim Johnston says the Tynwald resolution made in July 2021 to align the rates within five years still stands:

You can listen to the full interview with Minister Johnston via Newscast below: