Sajid Javid: Tories will increase national living wage to £10.50

The video outlines the UK's plan to eliminate low pay by setting a new target for the national living wage, aiming to raise it to two-thirds of median earnings, which is projected to be £10.50. This change is expected to benefit 4 million people. Additionally, the age threshold for the national living wage will be lowered to include all workers over 21, supporting millennials in the workforce.

What is the UK's goal regarding low pay over the next five years?

• To become one of the first major economies to eliminate low pay

• To increase taxes on low-income earners

• To increase the retirement age

• To reduce the number of working hours

What is the new target for the national living wage in the UK?

• To match half of median earnings

• To match three-quarters of median earnings

• To match two-thirds of median earnings

• To match the average earnings

What is the expected amount for the national living wage based on current forecasts?

• £9.50

• £10.50

• £11.50

• £12.50

How many people are expected to benefit from the pay rise?

• 4,000,000

• 3,000,000

• 2,000,000

• 5,000,000

What change is being made to the age threshold for the national living wage?

• It will remain the same

• It will be raised to 25

• It will be lowered to 18

• It will cover all workers over the age of 21