Economic·BBC·13h agoUnited Kingdom
UK Minimum Wage Rises for 2.7 Million Workers
National Living Wage now £12.71 an hour from April 2026
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The UK minimum wage rose on 1 April 2026 for 2.7 million workers, with the National Living Wage for over-21s increasing 50p to £12.71 an hour and 18-20 year olds' rate rising 85p to £10.85.
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