- 25 March 2026
- Employer Information & Apprentices &
Government Announces National Minimum Wage Increase for Apprentices
The UK Government has announced an increase to the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
From 1st April 2026, the Apprentice minimum wage rate will increase from £7.55 per hour to £8.00 per hour.
Employers must ensure they are paying the new rate from this date.
Please visit the gov.uk, for full information on all National Minimum Wage rates.