Politics · United Kingdom · 3 hrs ago
John Healey set to announce an inflation-busting minimum wage rise
John Healey is set to announce a minimum wage rise in the UK.
Estimates suggest the increase could be about 5.5% next year.
The possible rise could affect UK businesses, which may face higher wage costs.
The announcement comes ahead of Wednesday’s budget.
Healey could decide to spare businesses another increase, but the sources do not say what he will choose.
The announcement is expected to set out what happens to the minimum wage next.
John Healey is set to announce an inflation-busting minimum wage rise, according to The Telegraph’s headline.
UK businesses could face a minimum wage increase of more than 5% next year, Bloomberg reported.
Bloomberg said the estimate came ahead of the budget on Wednesday.
The report said Chancellor John Healey could decide to spare businesses another increase.
- Who
- John Healey, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, is set to announce a minimum wage rise.
- What
- A minimum wage increase is expected. Bloomberg said businesses could face a rise of more than 5%.
- When
- The increase could take effect next year. The reports were published on October 26, 2026.
- Where
- UK.
- Why
- The reports concern a planned minimum wage rise and its potential impact on businesses. Bloomberg said Healey could decide to spare businesses another increase.
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- Chancellor
- John Healey
- Possible increase
- More than 5%
- Potential timing
- Next year
- Budget
- Wednesday
- Report date
- October 26, 2026