UK Government lists employers not paying minimum wage

It said it wanted to hold employers to account06:09, 03 Sep 2026Hundreds of employers have been named by the UK Government for failing to pay workers the National Minimum Wage. Around £4 million in wages has been repaid to more than 27,000 workers by 658 employers following “robust” enforcement action.‌Ministers said they were determined to stop employers short-changing their staff, announcing that penalties totalling £7 million have been issued to employers found not to be paying the legal minimum wage. The Government said it was committed to publishing naming lists more regularly so that employers are swiftly held to account and make improvements as soon as possible.‌Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “The best businesses know that looking after your workers isn’t just the right