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Employment

National Living Wage (NLW)

The legal minimum hourly rate for workers aged 21+, £12.71 from 1 April 2026.

The minimum hourly rate for workers aged 21 and over, currently £12.71 per hour from 1 April 2026. This is a legal requirement, distinct from the voluntary Real Living Wage.

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