Changes to the national minimum wage
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced the national minimum wage rates from 1 October 2011:
- the adult rate will increase by 15p to £6.08 an hour
- the rate for 18-20 year olds will increase by 6p to £4.98 an hour
- the rate for 16-17 year olds will increase by 4p to £3.68 an hour
- the rate for apprentices will increase by 10p to £2.60 an hour
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