"Nearly 400 employers have been told to repay more than 7.3m to around 60,000 workers who were not paid the correct minimum wage. The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026. The rate for workers aged 21 and over is called the National Living Wage, while those aged 18 to 20 are paid the National Minimum Wage."
"Since April 2025, the National Living Wage has been 12.21 an hour for workers aged 21 and over. This will rise to 12.71 an hour in April 2026. For someone working full time (37.5 hours a week), that amounts to 24,784.50 a year - an increase of 900."
"The rate for 18 to 20-year-olds is 10 an hour, up 16% from the previous level of 8.60. In April 2026, it will rise by 8.5% to 10.85. That amounts to an increase of 1,500 a year for a full-time worker. The government said its goal is to eventually scrap this separate rate for 18 to 20-year-olds, and have one rate for all adults."
Nearly 400 employers have been ordered to repay over £7.3 million to approximately 60,000 workers who were underpaid. The National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over will increase from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour in April 2026, equating to an annual increase of £900 for full-time workers. The rate for 18 to 20-year-olds rises 8.5% to £10.85 per hour, adding £1,500 annually for full-time workers. Rates for 16 and 17-year-olds increase 6% to £8 per hour. The government aims to eventually eliminate the separate rate for 18 to 20-year-olds and establish one unified adult rate. Certain groups, including the self-employed, volunteers, and armed forces members, do not qualify for minimum wage protections.
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