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Business Matters: What could minimum wage rises mean for workers?

Changes to the minimum wage around the world

02/04/2024 GMT

What could minimum wage rises mean for workers?

BBC World Service - Business Matters, What could minimum wage rises mean for workers?

An increase is being introduced wages for some workers in the US, the UK and Canada

Most fast-food workers in the US state of California will start earning a $20 minimum wage. Plus, will Germany's new cannabis laws lead to a business boom or bigger black market?

A number of countries around the world, including the US, UK and Canada, are making changes to their minimum wage. We examine the impact these increases could have. Plus, why the manufacturing sector in the US expanded for the first time in over a year. Also, Germany relaxes laws around cannabis for personal use but will it lead to a boom in business or a bigger black market?

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