National minimum/living wage increases

The following increases to the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage will take effect from 1 April 2017:

• The National Living Wage (for workers aged over 25) will increase from £7.20 to £7.50.
• The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for workers aged 21-24 will increase from £6.95 to £7.05
• The NMW for workers aged 18-20 will increase from £5.55 to £5.60
• The NMW for young workers (non-apprentices aged 16 and 17) will increase from £4.00 to £4.05
• The Apprenticeship rate will increase from £3.40 to £3.50
• The accommodation offset will increase from £6.00 to £6.40