As usual, National Minimum Wage rates will increase in April. The hourly rates for 2025 are:

Apprentice*  U18   18-20   21 and over
£7.55       £7.55  £10     £12.21
*If under 19 or in first year of apprenticeship (otherwise refer to age bands).

Statutory Sick Pay increases from £116.75 to £118.75 per week.

Parenting pay (maternity, paternity, adoption pay) rises from £184.03 to £187.18 per week.

National Minimum Wage rates will increase in April, and staff aged 21 and over are now brought into the top band. The hourly rates for 2024 are:

Apprentice*  U18   18-20   21 and over
£6.40       £6.40  £8.60   £11.44
*If under 19 or in first year of apprenticeship (otherwise refer to age bands).

Statutory Sick Pay increases from £109.40 to £116.75 per week.

Parenting pay (maternity, paternity, adoption pay) rises from £172.48 to £184.03 per week.