Minimum wage

Statutory minimum wage levels.

National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 24.

National Living Wage (NLW) rates apply to employees 25 and over.

The Apprentice rate applies to apprentices under 19, or 19 and over in the first year of apprenticeship.

Penalties apply to employers who fail to pay minimum wages.

Age	NLW	21-24	18-20	16-17	Apprentice
From 1 April 2020	£8.72	£8.20	£6.45	£4.55	£4.15
From 1 April 2019	£8.21	£7.70	£6.15	£4.35	£3.90

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Kickstart Scheme opens for applications

Self Employment Income Support Scheme Grants

Plastic bag tax charge to be doubled and extended to all retailers