National minimum wage rates increase

Implementation date: 1 April 2026

The hourly rates of the national minimum wage increase as follows:

• The rate for workers aged 21 or over (the national living wage) increases to £12.71 per hour (previously £12.21).
• The rate for workers aged at least 18 but under 21 increases to £10.85 per hour (from £10.00).
• The rate for workers aged 16 to 17 increases to £8.00 (from £7.55).
• The apprentice rate increases to £8.00 (from £7.55). 
• The accommodation offset increases to £11.10 (from £10.66)