UK government identifies 600 firms for minimum wage underpayments

The UK government named over 600 companies that failed to pay staff the legal minimum wage. These businesses were required to return a total of 4 million pounds to affected workers. The list includes major retailers and restaurant chains such as B&Q and Five Guys. Officials stated that these underpayments were identified following investigations into payroll practices. The companies involved have since settled the arrears with their employees. Monitor for potential regulatory follow-up or further enforcement actions against the listed firms.