Year in Review: Celebrating a Year of Achievements, Growth, and Giving Back. Above: Jacqueline Hardaway and Mahie Abey receiving Business of the Year at the Uckfield Business Awards. As we approach the close of an incredible year, we are excited...
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2024 came into force on 1 April and provided for the following changes to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates:
- The NLW, which now applies to those aged 21 and over (previously those aged 23 and over), has increased from £10.42 to £11.44 per hour;
- The NMW for 18- to 20-year-olds has increased from £7.49 to £8.60 per hour;
- The NMW for 16- and 17-year-olds has increased from £5.28 to £6.40 per hour; and
- The apprentice rate of the NMW, which applies to apprentices aged under 19 or those aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship, has increased from £5.28 to £6.40 per hour.
The accommodation offset has increased from £9.10 to £9.99 per day for each day during the pay period that accommodation is provided.