Employers should be aware that on 1 April 2021, the government is increasing both the National Minimum and National Living Wage rates.

From 1 April 2021, National Minimum Wages and National Living Wage Rates will increase as follows:
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National Living Wage Age 23+:
Previous Rate: £8.72 Rate from April 2021: £8.91
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21–22 Year-Old Rate:
Previous Rate: £8.20 Rate from April 2021: £8.36
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18–20 Year-Old Rate:
Previous Rate: £6.45 Rate from April 2021: £6.56
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16–17 Year-Old Rate:
Previous Rate: £4.55 Rate from April 2021: £4.62
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Apprentice Rate:
Previous Rate: £4.15 Rate from April 2021: £4.30
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Accommodation Offset:
Previous Rate: £8.20 Rate from April 2021: £8.36
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For more information go to the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-national-minimum-wage-in-2021