B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage

More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government. DIY store B&Q and the fast food chain Five Guys are among hundreds of UK businesses named by the government for paying staff below the minimum wage. More than 600 employers were ordered to pay affected workers the outstanding wages, with £4m returned to workers, according to the Department for Business and Trade [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage Sep 3, 2026

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