Made under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the National Minimum Wage Act 1998, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026
- Department: Department for Business and Trade
- Made under: National Minimum Wage Act 1998
Increased the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage hourly rates and the daily accommodation offset amount effective from 1 April 2026.
This instrument increases the statutory hourly pay rates for workers across the United Kingdom effective from 1 April 2026.
It raises the National Living Wage for those aged 21 and over, as well as the National Minimum Wage rates for workers aged 18 to 20, workers under 18, and apprentices.
The regulations also adjust the daily limit that an employer can offset against a worker's minimum wage pay when providing living accommodation.
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2025
- Department: Department for Business and Trade
- Made under: National Minimum Wage Act 1998
The 2025 Regulations amended the 2015 National Minimum Wage Regulations, raising the national living wage and minimum wage rates for different age groups and adjusting the accommodation offset amount.
The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2025, effective April 1, 2025, increase the UK's national living wage and minimum wage rates.
The national living wage rises from £11.44 to £12.21 per hour; the rate for 18-20 year olds increases from £8.60 to £10.00; the rate for under-18s rises from £6.40 to £7.55; and the accommodation offset increases from £9.99 to £10.66 per day.
These changes apply across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, amending the 2015 National Minimum Wage Regulations.