Every worker must be paid at least the minimum wage for their age band — apprentices have their own rate — and the rates change every April. The current rates for your team are always checked against the live statutory configuration, currently £12.71 an hour for those 21 and over.
Every worker must be paid at least the minimum wage for their age band — apprentices have their own rate — and the rates change every April. The current rates for your team are always checked against the live statutory configuration, currently £12.71 an hour for those 21 and over.
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This guide is being expanded and solicitor-reviewed. The answer above is current as of config 2026.2.