The National Living Wage increases from today. The minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over rises to £12.21.
The minimum wage for 18-20 year olds rises to £10, and for 16-17 year olds and apprentices to £7.55.
The Government has announced minimum wage rates for 2026. It has accepted Low Pay Commission recommendations.
You can read our recommendations here: gov.uk/government/pub…
The Low Pay Commission's consultation closes on Monday 30 June.
Let us know your views on the future of the National Minimum Wage. You can respond via email or on our online platform.
The Low Pay Commission has launched a consultation asking for evidence and views on the National Minimum Wage. We’re asking for submissions by Monday 30 June. You can read the consultation here.
📰We released our uprating report following the NLW rises on the 1 April 2025. The report sets out some of the immediate impacts of the minimum wage rises including on the rise in relation to inflation and the likely number of jobs affected. /1
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