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📢 NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE UPDATE
Changes Effective From 1 April 2026
Employers — make sure your payroll is ready for the new statutory pay rates.
💷 New Hourly Rates
National Living Wage (Age 21+)
➡ £12.71 per hour
Age 18 – 20
➡ £10.85 per hour
Age 16 – 17
➡ £8.00 per hour
Apprentice Rate
➡ £8.00 per hour
(Applies to apprentices under 19 OR in first year of apprenticeship)
🏠 Accommodation Offset
➡ £11.10 per day
⚠️ What Employers Need To Do
✔ Update payroll from first pay period after 1 April 2026
✔ Review salaries close to minimum thresholds
✔ Check apprentice eligibility rules
✔ Ensure compliance to avoid HMRC penalties