With the recent agreement between the UK and the countries of Peru and Colombia to exempt their citizens from visas, many may be curious about how stable the economy is in the European country, widely known for its cultural diversity, traditions and customs.
The UK is currently the second country in Europe where citizens (83%) are happy, according to the Global Happiness survey conducted by Ipsos every year. Among the factors evaluated were the amount of money residents earned, as well as having important jobs and their financial situation.
What is the minimum wage in the UK?
In the UK, the minimum wage for 2022 has been set at 1,929 euros per month, taking into account that there were 12 payments a person received in that time period.
Minimum interprofessional salary or SMI is the value of the minimum salary that workers receive for a legal working day, regardless of the type of contract they have.
The UK has increased its minimum wage. Photo: El Pais Cali
Has the minimum wage in the UK increased?
Yes, if we look at the minimum wage in pounds sterling, the official currency of the UK, we can see that this year it is 1,621.1 pounds sterling. Compared to last year’s SMEs, increased by 84.9 pounds sterling per month, which is 5.5%.
What is the minimum wage in the UK?
In the UK, wages are set by the hour, which varies by age: for workers over 23 it is £9.50 per hour, while for the youngest, those under 18, it is £4.81.
It should be noted that the UK is one of the countries with higher minimum wage.
The UK is one of the countries with the highest minimum wages. Photo: Sunday Magazine
How many days of vacation do they give in England?
As a general rule, workers are responsible for 28 days off per year.
What are the health and safety rights at work?
Organizations where citizens work have an obligation to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
This should include training on health and safety issues in the workplace.
In addition, every workplace must have occupational health union representative.
What is a holiday in England like?
During bank holidays in London, for example, shops are open with limited hours. It is common for shops in London to be open on Sundays for a maximum of 6 hours, generally between 11:00 and 17:00 or from 12:00 to 18:00.
In the UK, when a bank holiday falls on a weekend – it falls on a Saturday or Sunday – working days working days are taken as a substitute.
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