Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
01 April 2026 From 1 April 2026, updated wage rates came into force, with the National Living Wage for those aged 21 and over rising to £12.71 per hour, the 18–20 rate increasing to £10.85, and both