The living wage for over 25s – will be set at £7.83 per hour from next April. This is higher than the current £7.50 national living wage and is expected to deliver a wage increase for two million people.
21- to 24-year-olds will see the minimum wage increased from £7.38 per hour from the current £7.05 rate.
18- to 20-year-olds will receive a 30p boost to £5.90 per hour.
16- and 17-year-olds will receive a 15p boost to £4.20 per hour.
The minimum wage for apprentices will increase by 20p to £3.70 per hour.