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National Living Wage extended to younger workers
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The age threshold for the National Living Wage changes from 25 to 23 as the rate increases on 1 April.
The National Minimum Wage in 2021
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Minimum wage rates increase on 1 April. This short report looks at the 2021 increases and the path ahead for the next year.
Low Pay Commission consultation 2021
Closed consultation
We are seeking evidence on the effects of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage, to inform our recommendations on the 2022 rates.
Low Pay Commission Report 2020
Research and analysis
This report sets out the full analysis and evidence underpinning the LPC’s recommendations on the National Minimum Wage rates to apply from April 2021.
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