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Minimum wages to rise at above inflation rates
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission recommendations that the National Living Wage rises from £11.44 to £12.21 from April 2025. This 6.7% rise will benefit anyone aged 21 and over. The Labour Government’s intention is to give one wage rate to all adults aged over 18 but this will happen in stages.
For adults aged 18 to 20 the National Minimum Wage will be increased from its current rate of £8.60 to £10 for 2025-26. This is a jump of 16%.
Apprentices and those aged 16 and 17 will receive the biggest rise from £6.40 to £7.55 per hour, 18% more than they are paid currently.
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