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James Forsyth - October 1st, 2016
October 2016 & April 2017 Minimum wage increases
The Government has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations for minimum wage rates for 2016-17, these will come into effect on 1st October 2016 and April 2017 respectively.
If you would like more information on these increases please click the link – https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates
| Structure, level and increases in the minimum wage | ||
| Current level | From October 2016 – April 2017 | April 2017 |
| Adult rate (25+) | £7.20 | £7.50 |
| Adult rate (21-24) | £6.95 | £7.05 |
| YDR (18-20) | £5.55 | £5.60 |
| 16-17 Yr Old Rate | £4.00 | £4.05 |
| Apprentice Rate | £3.40 | £3.50 |