The National Minimum Wage increased as from 1 October 2010. As well as an increase in the NMW, the age at which the full NMW rate is applied will reduce from 22 years old to 21.
The new rates, and amended age bands, will be:
21 and over - £5.93 per hour (previously £5.80 for workers aged 22 and over)
18 – 20 - £4.92 per hour (previously £4.83 for workers aged18-21)
16 and 17 - £3.64 per hour (previously £3.57)
Apprentice under 19, or over 19 in the first year of apprenticeship - £2.50 per hour.
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