The main adult rate of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) will rise by 15p – or 2.5% – to reach £6.08 later this year.
The decision was based on recommendations from the Low Pay Commission and is expected to help more than 890,000 of Britain’s lowest-paid workers.
As well as an increase in the adult wage, the NMW for 18-20 year olds will increase by 6p to £4.98 an hour, while the rate for 16-17 year olds will increase by 4p to £3.68 an hour. The minimum hourly rate for apprentices will go up by 10p to £2.60.
