• The National Living Wage will see an increase of 9.7%, up to 10.42 for workers aged 23+, as well as an increase for younger workers on the National Minimum Wage
• The uplift – worth 1,600 more for a full time worker – will benefit workers in industries like retail, hospitality and cleaning and maintenance, as well as women from ethnic minority backgrounds
• This adds to other government support coming into effect today, including the Energy Price Guarantee, Household Support Fund and bus fare extension

Millions of the lowest paid workers across the UK will from today [Saturday 1 April] receive a pay increase as the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rise comes into effect.

The increase will put more money in the pockets of 2.9 million of the lowest-paid workers across the country.

The rate rises include a 9.7% increase in the National Living Wage, from 9.50 per hour to 10.42, the equivalent of more than 1,600 extra per year before tax for someone working full time.

This increase is the largest ever cash increase to the National Living Wage, and highest increase in percentage terms since its introduction in 2016, helping to protect the incomes of millions of workers from high cost-of-living.

Business and Trade Minister Kevin Hollinrake said:

“This government is doing everything it can to support hardworking people with the cost of living – from paying energy bills to helping with childcare.

“Today we are now increasing the National Living Wage to record levels,...

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