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From 1st October 2010 there has been an increase in National Minimum Wage Rates as follows

• From £5.80 to £5.93 for those workers aged 21 and over
• From £4.83 to £4.92 for workers who are aged 18 to 20 years old and,
• From £3.57 to £3.64 for workers aged 16 or 17 years old

these rates represent an increase of approximately 2% in each category

Minimum Wage Rate for Apprentices

Following a recommendation from the Low Pay Commission the government has also introduced a minimum rate for apprentices of £2.50. This will apply to

• All apprentices who are under 19 years old and
• Apprentices who are aged 19 years old and over but are in the first year of their apprenticeship.