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Statutory minimum wage levels.
National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 20.
National Living Wage (NLW) rates apply to employees 21 and over.
The Apprentice rate applies to apprentices under 19, or 19 and over in the first year of apprenticeship.
Penalties apply to employers who fail to pay minimum wages.
07 Apr 2025
Increases to the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage took effect from 1 April.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced 'no further tax increases' in the 2025 Spring Statement.
The first Finance Act of the Labour government has gained Royal Assent and passed into law.