National Minimum Wages increases announced

The Government has confirmed the increase in the level of the National Minimum Wage with effect from 1 October this year. The main increases are as follows;

• a 20p (3%) increase in the adult rate (from £6.50 to £6.70 per hour)
• a 17p (3%) increase in the rate for 18 to 20 year olds (from £5.13 to £5.30 per hour)
• an 8p (2%) increase in the rate for 16 to 17 year olds (from £3.79 to £3.87 per hour)

The National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices will increase by 57p (20%) from £2.73 to £3.30 per hour.