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Boost to National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage

This change is another step towards creating a genuine living wage that supports millions of families across the country.

The National Minimum and National Living wage are going up. 

From April 1, those on the National Living Wage will get a payday boost worth £1,400 a year. 

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If you바카라 사이트™re a full-time worker on the National Minimum Wage, your pay could be boosted by £2,500 a year. 

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This change is another step towards creating a genuine living wage that supports millions of families across the country. 

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What will your new rate be? 

From April 2025, the rates will be as follows: 

Category NMW rate Increase (£) Percentage increase
National Living Wage (21 and over) £12.21 £0.77 6.7
18-20 Year Old Rate £10.00 £1.40 16.3
16-17 Year Old Rate £7.55 £1.15 18.0
Apprentice Rate £7.55 £1.15 18.0
Accommodation Offset £10.66 £.067 6.7

If you바카라 사이트™re an employer 

The government will continue to engage closely with businesses, unions and wider society to ensure that all employers are aware of the new rates and take the steps needed to prepare for payroll changes on 1 April. 

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Published 19 March 2025