From 1st April 2017 the following increases come into affect:

• For workers who are aged 25 and over, from £7.20 to £7.50
• For workers aged at least 21 but under 25 rises from £6.95 to £7.05 per hour
• For workers who are aged at least 18 but under 21 rises from £5.55 to £5.60 per hour
• For workers aged 16 or 17 rises from £4 to £4.05 per hour
• The apprentice rate increases from £3.40 to £3.50 per hour
• The accommodation offset increases from £6 to £6.40

For advice on employment law in Blackpool call 01253 629 300 or click here.