National Minimum Wage to increase on 1 October 2016

The National Minimum Wage to increase on 1 October 2016. The increase will apply to the different age bands and for apprentices.

- The national minimum wage for adults aged 25 and over will remain at £7.20 per hour

- The standard rate for adults aged 21-24 will increase from £6.70 to £6.95 per hour

- The development rate for workers between 18 and 20 will rise from £5.30 to £5.55

- The rate for apprentices increases from £3.30 to £3.40