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.
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"The best businesses know that looking after your workers isn't just the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do."
— Jonathan Reynolds , Politician
"Underpaying your staff is illegal, and we will not let workers foot the bill for their boss failing to follow the rules."
— Kate Dearden , Politician
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More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government.
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