联合王国政府力求结束基于年龄的最低工资等级,以单一成人工资率为目标。 UK government seeks to end age-based minimum wage bands, aiming for a single adult rate.

英国政府正在要求低薪委员会(LPC)考虑取消其认为“歧视”的基于年龄的最低工资等级。 The UK government is asking the Low Pay Commission (LPC) to consider eliminating age-based minimum wage bands, which it deems "discriminatory." 法律常务委员会的任务是为今后建议一个单一成人比率。 The LPC will be tasked with recommending a single adult rate for the future. 目前,最低工资因年龄而异:21岁及以上者为12.21英镑,18至20岁者为10英镑,18岁以下者和学徒为7.55英镑。 Currently, the minimum wage varies by age: £12.21 for those aged 21 and over, £10 for 18-20 year-olds, and £7.55 for under 18s and apprentices. 政府旨在确保低工资工人的公平待遇,同时保持有竞争力的经济,改革将于2026年4月生效。 The government aims to ensure a fair deal for low-wage workers while maintaining a competitive economy, with changes to take effect in April 2026.