Government accepts Low Pay Commission’s recommendation of 6.6% increase
The UK’s “national living wage” is go up to £9.50 an hour from next April, meaning a pay rise for millions of low-paid workers.
Ministers have accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendation for a 6.6% increase from £8.91, which applies to workers aged 23 and over. For those aged 21 to 22, the minimum will increase from £8.36 to £9.18.
