Employees in Bristol will be reminded later this month about the increased national minimum wage.

The 'It's Your Call' roadshow was launched in Downing Street and is now touring the UK giving workers advice on entitlements and how to make a complaint if they have been underpaid.

The campaign, which was launched by business secretary Peter Mandelson, aims to help boost workers' awareness of the increased national minimum wage, after tough new penalties for employers who underpay their staff were passed by Parliament.

Royal Assent for the Employment Act has paved the way for new penalties to come into force in April, as part of the Government's crackdown on those who try to exploit workers.

Lord Mandelson said: "The minimum wage was introduced when I was Secretary of State for Trade and Industry 10 years ago and I am so proud to see the difference it has made to the lives of millions of hard working people across the UK.

"More than one million workers benefited from its increase last month and it's important that we make sure everyone knows what they're entitled to, that's what this campaign is all about."

The changes introduce unlimited fines for non-compliance for the most serious cases, removing the maximum limit of £5,000.

The roadshows will have facilities to report cases of abuse, while staff will give face-to-face advice.

On October 1, the national minimum wage rose to £5.73 per hour for workers aged 22 and over; £4.77 for 18- to 21-year-olds and £3.53 for those aged 16 and 17.