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.
Every year, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) including the National Living Wage (NLW) are set to rise from the 1st April. The new rates from the 1st April 2026 will be: NLW 21 years old and over: £12