National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rise
What’s happening
UK minimum wage rates change every April 1 (now £12.71 an hour for workers 21 and over). The Low Pay Commission's indicative central estimate for April 2027 is £13.18 (range £13.02 to £13.34); the final rate is not yet confirmed, and the timing of aligning the 18-20 rate with the adult rate is still under review.
What to do
Model payroll and pay-differential costs at about £13.18 now and update once the government confirms the rate.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss financial wellbeing sessions help employees make the most of pay changes.
Plan support for your teamsSource
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