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Paul Nowak, the TUC general secretary, has rejected the concerns raised by the Resolution Foundation (see 9.54am) about the rise in the minimum wage rates. Asked about the thinktank’s comments, Nowak told Times Radio:

I don’t accept those concerns ...

First of all, that recommendation is based on the Low Pay Commission, which brings together employers, unions, independent expe

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