New Minimum Wage Rates for April 2026 announced

27th November 2025

Employment law, Newbury, Berkshire.

New Minimum Wage Rates for April 2026 announced:  National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates - GOV.UK

The government has confirmed between 4-8% increases to the national minimum wage rates that will apply from 1 April 2026.
- 21 and over - from £12.21 per hour to £12.71

-  18-20 - from £10.00 per hour to £10.85

-  16-17 and apprentices - from £7.55 per hour to £8.00

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