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Government asks body to consult on axing ‘discriminatory’ minimum wage age bands

UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 5 – The UK Government directs the Low Pay Commission to consult on removing age-based wage discrimination and aims for a single adult minimum wage by April 2026, benefiting around 3 million workers.

  • The UK Government has broadened the Low Pay Commission's role to include consulting on eliminating age-based wage differences within the national minimum wage framework.
  • This move follows a background of existing wage gaps, with current rates at £12.21 for those 21 and over, £10 for 18-20 year olds, and £7.55 for 16-17 year olds.
  • The Commission will engage employers, trade unions, and workers to advise on bridging these pay disparities and recommend a potential single adult wage rate in the years ahead.
  • Chancellor Rachel Reeves emphasized the importance of balancing the interests of workers, businesses, and the broader economy, noting that the LPC will seek input on various matters before setting the new wage levels.
  • The recommendations, set to be implemented from April 2026, aim to improve living standards and support a strong economy that benefits both employees and businesses.
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Government asks body to consult on axing ‘discriminatory’ minimum wage age bands

The Low Pay Commission will be required to put forward ‘recommendations on achieving a single adult rate in the years ahead’.

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ITV broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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