The national living wage (£7.20) applies to workers aged 25 and over from 1 April 2016.

From October 2016 the new NMW rates will be :

• the adult hourly rate (for 21-24 year olds) will increase from £6.70 to £6.95;
• the rate for 18 to 20 year olds will increase from £5.30 to £5.55;
• the rate for 16 to 17-year-olds will increase from £3.87 to £4; and
• the apprentice rate will increase from £3.30 to £3.40.