National Minimum Wages Increases from April 2024

The government has announced increases to the National Minimum Wage which will apply from 1^st April 2024.

The new rates are:

• National Living Wage (NLW) (21 and over): £11.44 (9.8% increase).
• 18-20 year old rate: £8.60 (14.8% increase).
• 16-17 year old rate: £6.40 (21.2% increase).
• Apprentice rate: £6.40 (21.2% increase).
• Accommodation offset: £9.99 (9.8% increase).

From 1^st April 2024 workers aged 21 to 22 will no longer be eligible for the National Minimum Wage because they will be eligible for the National Living Wage which will be £11.00 per hour from April 2024.