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UK Minimum Wage to Rise to £12.71 per Hour from April 2026

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The UK government has confirmed a rise in the National Minimum Wage, effective from April 2026. Workers aged 21 and over will see their hourly rate increase to £12.71, adding approximately £900 annually for full-time employees. Those aged 18 to 20 will receive £10.85 per hour, with full-time workers gaining about £1,500 per year. Rates for 16- to 17-year-olds and apprentices are also being adjusted upward.

Written with AI from the reporting · updated 10/28/2026

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Minimum wage rates rise for 2.7 million UK workers from April
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  1. 1Unclassified fact stationApr 1, 00:00recorded Oct 15, 22:26single sourcerevised

    最低工资上调至每小时12.71英镑

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    英国低收入工作者
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    最低工资上调
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    每小时工资标准
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    Apr 1, 00:00
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    Oct 15, 07:01
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    Oct 15, 22:26
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    Minimum wage rates rise for 2.7 million UK workers from April

    Report first recorded Oct 15, 22:26

    From 1 April 2026, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over increased to £12.71 per hour, up 50p from 2025, translating to an annual full-time income of £24,784.50, a rise of £900. The National Minimum Wage for 18 to 20-year-olds rose to £10.85 per hour, an increase of 85p per hour, adding £1,500 annually for full-time staff. Separate rates for 16 to 17-year-olds and apprentices were also adjusted.

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