The US House passes $15 minimum wage bill

The US House of Representatives has voted to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2025, delivering a long-sought victory to liberals. However, it remained unlikely the bill would pass a Republican-controlled Senate. Labour economist Anna Godoy explains how effective is paying the lowest earners more in economic terms. Also in the programme, we look at the fluctuations of the Pound caused by Brexit uncertainty. Plus, we examine the challenges faced by organisations targeted by computer ransomware attacks.

PHOTO: Protesters demanding higher wages. Copyright: Getty Images