https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/labourpolicy/Recent content in labourpolicy on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 30 Jun 2026 04:53:46 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-rule-prevents-many-from-earning-12.71-per-hour/Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:53:46 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/rachel-reeves-rule-prevents-many-from-earning-12.71-per-hour/The introduction of what is being called the “Rachel Reeves rule” is impacting workers' ability to earn the national living wage of £12.71 per hour, a rate currently set for employees aged 21 and over. Meanwhile, workers aged 18 to 20 are entitled to a minimum of £10.85 per hour. However, mounting business expenses, especially high business rates and employment costs, are making it increasingly difficult for small business owners to pay themselves—and their employees—a living wage.