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The chancellor said the move would mean those on low incomes were ‘properly rewarded’ - but businesses warned the move could drive unemployment and hit economic growth

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Business leaders have sent a warning to Rachel Reeves over an inflation-busting hike to the minimum wage which they fear will drive unemployment and hit economic growth.