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A reminder of the 1 April 2023 rate changes...

New rates for NMW and NLW come in to force on 1 April 2023

Andrew Collier
Andrew Collier HR Adviser
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Don't be caught out!

Tomorrow sees the introduction of new rates of national minimum wage (NMW) and national living wage (NLW):

  •   The NLW for workers aged 23 and over increases from £9.50 to £10.42 per hour.
  •   The NMW for 21- to 22-year-olds increases from £9.18 to £10.18 per hour.
  •   The NMW for 18- to 20-year-olds increases from £6.83 to £7.49 per hour.
  •   The NMW for 16- to 17-year-olds increases from £4.81 to £5.28 per hour.
  •   The apprentice rate increases from £4.81 to £5.28 per hour.

The accommodation offset rate increases from £8.70 to £9.10.  Also increased:

  • Statutory maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and parental bereavement pay will increase from £156.66 to £172.48 on 2 April 2023.
  • Statutory sick pay will increase from £99.35 to £109.40 on 6 April 2023.


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