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This report sets out the Low Pay Commission's analysis of underpayment of the minimum wage and the enforcement regime.
Over 500 employers are named by government for failing to pay the minimum wage.
Low Pay Commission recommendations take the minimum wage to its long term target in April 2024
Use these rates and thresholds when you operate your payroll or provide expenses and benefits to your employees.
This page contains the Low Pay Commission's advice to the Government on minimum wage policy beyond 2024.
This short report looks at the impact of the increase in National Minimum Wage rates in April 2024, and projects the National Living Wage rate for April 2025.
This letter and short report sets out the Low Pay Commission's recommendations on National Minimum Wage rates for April 2023.
The government's response to the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates.
Find out about the checks we carry out to make sure you're paying your workers at least the National Minimum Wage.
Information for companies operating in labour supply chains on how to comply with National Minimum and Living Wage rules, and how to avoid common mistakes.
A report by the Low Pay Commission on the history of the UK minimum wage and its effects.
The Low Pay Commission's report on non-compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage in 2021.
The LPC's 2023 report on compliance and enforcement presents data on underpayment and explores the persistence of underpayment for individual workers.
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