Minimum wage in 2005 was £5.05 and a Freddo was 10p. Meaning that one hour of work got you 50 Freddos.
Fast forward to 2025, minimum wage is £12.21 and a Freddo is 35p. Now one hour of work will only get you 34 of them.
That's a 142% rise in pay but a 250% rise in frog shaped chocolate bars.
If wages had kept up with the price Freddos, the minimum wage would be £17.50 an hour.
The economy’s in shambles and yes I’m measuring it in chocolate frogs. But this post is about more than that. Too many people are working full time and struggling to survive because absolutely everything is increasing faster than wages.
Something needs to change.
🚨 JUST IN: Gareth Southgate links are only happening because he is appreciated by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS.
There are no active conversations or talks for Southgate to become the new manager. He could be an option if Amorim is sacked, but he will not be the only option.
#MUFC [@FabrizioRomano YT]