UK Government Fines Over 200 Companies for Failing to Pay Minimum Wage

The UK government has fined over 200 companies, including WH Smith, Marks & Spencer, and Argos, for failing to pay their lowest-paid staff the minimum wage between 2017 and 2019.

21 June 2023 · 19:29 UTC

The companies failed to pay 63,000 workers a total of 7 million pounds in arrears, and paid a combined 7 million pounds in fines.

The fines were for breaking the law by not paying the minimum wage, which is non-negotiable.

The fines will serve as a warning to other businesses to ensure they pay their employees properly.