Increase in national minimum wage

The national minimum wage increases by 12p an hour tomorrow, with unions calling for bigger rises to make sure workers benefit from economic growth.

The adult rate goes up to £6.31, and by 5p to £5.03 an hour for 18 to 20-year-olds. The minimum for 16 and 17-year-olds increases by 4p to £3.72, while the apprentice rate goes up by 3p to £2.68, with the Government estimating that 890,000 people will receive a pay rise thanks to the changes.
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