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Payroll reminder - minimum wage rates increased on 1 April

It is important to remember that the minimum wage pay rates increased from 1 April 2024. Failing to increase to the new rates can result in penalties being charged.

The new minimum wage payment rates are set out below:

	2023/24 rate	2024/25 rate
21 and over (previously 23 and over)	£10.42	£11.44
18 to 20	£7.49	£8.60
Under 18	£5.28	£6.40
Apprentice	£5.28	£6.40
Accommodation Offset	£9.10	£9.99

If you need help with any aspect of your payroll, please do not hesitate to call us. We will be happy to help!

See: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

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