BIZ Quiz 04.5.25

What is the term used for the minimum wage for over-21s?

• National Minimum Wage

• National Living Wage

• Basic Wage

• Standard Wage

How many hours per week is considered full-time work according to the new rate?

• 35 hours

• 37.5 hours

• 40 hours

• 30 hours

Approximately how much will people earn per year working full-time at the new rate?

• £20,000

• £22,000

• £24,000

• £26,000

What is the purpose of the Chancellor's Spring Statement regarding wages?

• To decrease taxes

• To announce an increase in the national minimum wage

• To introduce new employment laws

• To reduce working hours

Which organisation has announced plans this week to cut over 2,000 jobs by closing two plants in Scunthorpe?

• British Gypsum

• British Gas

• British Steel

• British Airways

How many convenience stores is Morrisons planning to close?

• 10

• 20

• 17

• 25

Which supermarket has recently become the UK's fourth biggest supermarket?

• Morrisons

• Tesco

• Aldi

• Asda

What action did the Primark boss take after a complaint about behavior?

• Quit the position

• Issued a public apology

• Denied the allegations

• Took a leave of absence

Which restaurant chain has filed for bankruptcy?

• Subway

• Burger King

• McDonald's

• Hooters

Helsinki is among the top 5 cities in Europe for defence investment, but how big is the population of Finland?

• 30 million

• 5 million

• 43 million

• 17 million