Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April. Rising costs and wage increases are putting local businesses at risk, according ...

It comes as new minimum wage rates came into effect nearly a month ago, increasing the hourly rate employees should be ...

Employees receiving minimum wage throughout the UK have been told there's "no need to wait". HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) ...

Workers earning minimum wage across the UK have been advised there's "no need to wait". HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has ...

From April 2026, the UK's national living wage for over-21s has risen 4.1% to £12.71, benefiting 2.7 million workers and placing the UK third among the world's highest minimum wages. The move narrows ...

The UK's National Minimum Wage was introduced in 1999 under the Labour government of the time. It started at £3.60 per hour for people 22 and above, and £3 an hour for 18 to 21 year olds. Nowadays, it ...

Ever wondered what the average salary is for workers of your age? We’ve used government research from the Office for National ...