Government launches new projects to help low paid workers

The projects include mentoring, specific skills training and redesigning jobs They will aim to will increase business and staff productivity and ultimately raise pay for workers on low wages.

Employment Minister Priti Patel said: “Our long-term economic plan is creating a better, more prosperous future for Britain, with employment at an all-time high and more women in work than ever before. Through our welfare reforms we want to go even further to help people turn their lives around, by looking at how those earning close to the minimum wage can progress their careers.”

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