Government raises National Minimum Wage
By JB at 21 June, 2010, 9:46 pm
Following the Low Pay Commission’s annual report the Government has today confirmed that the National Minimum Wage (NMW) is to rise from October 1st.
The new rates will see low paid workers aged 21 and over receive £5.93 per hour an increase of 13 pence per hour. The NMW will rise to £4.92 per hour for 18-20 year olds, increased from £4.83; and £3.64 per hour for 16-17 year olds, increased from £3.57.
Measures also coming into effect from October 1st will see all apprentices receive a NMW for the first time. Previously young people serving apprenticeships have been exempt from receiving NMW if under 19 or aged over 19 but in the first year of the apprenticeship.
Welcoming the new rates, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber said: “We welcome the new Government’s decision to confirm the recommendations of the Low Pay Commission.
“The minimum wage has been a great success, and if this announcement means that this is an area that will see continuity rather than change it will win wide support.”
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