National Minimum Wage
Date 26 Nov 2025The UK Government have announced a rise to the national minimum wage.
The hourly rate for over-21s will rise to £12.71, with workers aged 18-20 seeing a rise to £10.85, and under-18s and apprentices rising to £8 an hour.
| Age | Rate Payable from 1st April 2026 |
| National Living Wage (21+) | £12.71 an hour |
| 18-20 year old | £10.85 an hour |
| Under 18 | £8.00 an hour |
| Apprentice | £8.00 an hour |