National Minimum Wage to Increase

Caroline Cobain
Legal Director
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The Government has announced that the National Minimum Wage is to increase from 1 April 2026. The National Minimum Wage goes up every April, but the new rates are announced in advance to allow employers to prepare.

The increases, effective from 1 April 2026, are set out below:

• For those aged 21 and over – from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour.
• For those aged 18 to 20 – from £10.00 to £10.85 per hour.
• For apprentices and those aged 16 to 17 – from £7.55 to £8.00 per hour.

Further information can be located here.

If you would like to discuss the implications of the above increases, or if we can provide support or assistance on any other employment law matter, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the team on 0141 331 5150.

Topics: National Living Wage, National Minimum Wage