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02 March 2026

Pay interns ‘at least’ the minimum wage, Labour tells bosses – James Townsend featured in multiple media outlets

Employment law expert James Townsend, Partner and Head of Employment at Payne Hicks Beach, has been featured in multiple media outlets including The Telegraph commenting on the government’s proposals to end unpaid internships.  James discusses how banning unpaid internships could reduce entry-level opportunities and limit valuable career pathways for young people.

 

James states: 

“Internships are often a young person’s best gateway into either the professional world or the career path of their choice, offering invaluable mentorship and practical experience.”

“Making all unpaid internships unlawful will lead to many internships simply not being offered, to the detriment of those who most need to gain experience at the start of their careers.”

Click here to read more:

Pay interns ‘at least’ the minimum wage, Labour tells bosses – Telegraph

Pay interns ‘at least’ the minimum wage, Labour tells bosses – MSN

Pay interns ‘at least’ the minimum wage, Labour tells bosses – Yahoo Finance


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