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How Minimum Wage Rises Quietly Break Your Pay Structure
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The minimum wage went up to £12.71 in April 2026. Your newest team member got a pay rise. Great.
But what happened to the person who's been with you for four years?
When the floor rises, and nothing else moves, experienced staff notice. They don't always say anything. They start looking.
That's wage compression. It's one of the most common retention problems I see after every minimum wage…