It has been reported that the minimum wage will effectively be raised to £7.70 per hour.
What do they mean by 'effectively' does this mean that it will not actually be £7.70? what will it be?
Thank you,
2007-03-21 02:42:50 · 9 answers · asked by cathandmike 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The word 'Effectively' means that he is lying through his teeth and that the minimum wage will be nowhere near that figure.
That word is a perfect political 'spin' word.
2007-03-21 02:48:38 · answer #1 · answered by kbw 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
How come we have a yearly Budget that announces Tax increases that start at 6pm,(fuel/cigarettes.)
Beer and wine next Monday
but Tax reductions(if any) come into force next year and following 3years.
By the time we get there what will the cost of living be then.
As for the Pensioners Tax relief in 2011 most of us will not be here to reap the rewards.
But which Party do you pick to make things better they are all the same. You cant get a cigarette paper between them.
2007-03-21 06:20:57 · answer #2 · answered by cowboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will depend on what tax credits you are entitled to.
In fact with the changes to the tax system, if you are single with no kids and living at home you may end up paying more tax and having less disposable income despite any direct increases in the minimum wage. Also often the increases are delayed.
2007-03-23 02:27:08 · answer #3 · answered by noeusuperstate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The minimum wages rises from £5.35 to £5.52 an hour, .Younger workers also benefit from the minimum wage, with 18 to 21-year olds receiving at least £4.45 an hour and 16 and 17-year-olds receiving at least £3.30.
2007-03-21 02:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
effective bullshit was the desired effect,however due to this governments over reliance on there very effective spin machine,the cat is now effectively out of the bag,meaning in affect no.
2007-03-23 07:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Typical New Labour spin.
Don't vote Labour!
2007-03-21 03:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by A True Gentleman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it means over a period of time, like two years or so. They won't do it all at once - it's a lie, a spin, call it what you want. They want to appear generous when they aren't.
2007-03-21 02:57:45 · answer #7 · answered by Lynda Lou 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As I understand that, it will include the other allowance that is paid to low income families.
2007-03-21 02:48:54 · answer #8 · answered by MANCHESTER UK 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muppet, you not the chancellor
2007-03-21 10:34:47 · answer #9 · answered by jammy dodger11 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋