The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016

30 September 2016

30 September 2016

The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016 amend the National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015:

Geographical extent – The National Minimum Wage Regulations apply to all four nations in the UK.

These Regulations come into force on 1st October 2016 and make the following changes:

  • Adult rate (21-24) increases from £6.70 to £6.95
  • Youth Development Rate (18-20) increases from £5.30 to £5.55
  • 16-17 Year Old Rate increases from £3.87 to £4.00
  • Apprentice Rate increases from £3.30 to £3.40
  • accommodation offset increases from £5.35 to £6.00

Further information on the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates is available on GOV.UK.