Minimum wage for over-21s to increase by 6.7% - with younger workers to get 16% pay boost
- The minimum wage for those aged 21 years and over will increase by 6.7% to £12.21, while workers aged 18 to 20 will see a 16.3% rise to £10 an hour.
- Nye Cominetti noted that the 77p uplift for workers over 21 is smaller than previous years, despite the increase being "good news" for lower earners.
- Ms. Reeves stated that this pay boost is a significant step toward fulfilling the government's promise of a genuine living wage for working people.
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The minimum wage will rise to £12.21 on this date giving a £1,400 pay rise
The Chancellor confirmed a 6.7% increase in 2025 ahead of Wednesday’s Budget
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