**Government Penalises Two Former EPL Clubs for Illegally Underpaying Workers** In a move aimed at cracking down on businesses that fail to pay employees a sufficient salary, the UK government has handed down penalties to hundreds of employers, including two former Premier League clubs. According to a report by *The Sun*, the government has ordered these employers to pay back approximately 60,000 workers who have not been properly paid. Among the list of penalized employers are former Premier League clubs Norwich City and Charlton Athletic. Norwich City, which ranks 12th in the list in terms of money owed, failed to pay £99,021.76 to 1,152 workers in the latest financial year. Charlton Athletic, on the other hand, owes £17,983.18 to 45 workers. Business Secretary Peter Kyle emphasized the importance of fair labor practices, stating, "The vast majority of businesses in this country do the right thing by paying their staff properly and playing by the rules. It's not fair on them when others are able to get ahead by not paying the wages their workers are owed." Kyle also expressed his support for the new Fair Work Agency, which will work to crack down on employers who fail to pay their workers. This move marks the first round of naming and shaming companies that fail to pay their employees, as promised by the Chancellor. The government has made it clear that it will not tolerate businesses that take advantage of their workers by paying them less than the minimum wage. As the minimum wage is set to rise to £12.71 for those aged 21 and over from next month, the government's efforts to ensure fair labor practices are more important than ever. The government's decision to penalize these employers serves as a reminder of the importance of fair labor practices and the consequences of neglecting them. The move is also a step towards creating a more equitable work environment, where employers are held accountable for their actions and workers are paid a fair wage for their work.