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Minimum wage to rise again from April to £12.71 for over-21s
- The National Living Wage will rise to £12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over starting in April, benefiting approximately 2.7 million workers according to the UK Government.
- Chancellor Rachel Reeves stated that the increase addresses the cost of living and aims to properly reward low-income workers.
- Anna Leach, chief economist at the Institute of Directors, warned that the wage hike may increase unemployment among young people, highlighting that nearly one million are currently not in education, employment, or training.
- Trade unions welcomed the wage increase, with TUC general secretary Paul Nowak claiming it will make a real difference to the lowest-paid workers in the UK.
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National Minimum Wage rise announced - how much millions of workers will earn from April 2026
The Government has announced an increase in minimum wage rates from April 2026, giving a pay rise for millions of workers across the UK - find out the new rates here
·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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