when did the national minimum wage start in the uk
National Minimum Wage Act 1998 The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 creates a minimum wage across the United Kingdom,[1] currently £7.50 per hour for workers aged over 25, £7.05 per hour for workers aged 21 to 24 and £5.60 per hour for workers aged 18 to 20.[2]
Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 The Act prohibits unlawful racial, sexual and other types of discrimination in certain circumstances and promotes equality of opportunity for all people
National Lottery (United Kingdom) The National Lottery is the state-franchised national lottery in the United Kingdom.
Early Years Foundation Stage The legislation took effect from September 2008. The Welfare requirements apply to the whole of the UK, but the Learning and Development requirements apply only in England.
Right to Work Law UK Under section 15 of the 2006 Act, an employer may be liable for a civil penalty if they employ someone who does not have the right to undertake the work in question.[1]
Noise pollution Up until the 1970s governments tended to view noise as a "nuisance" rather than an environmental problem.