The Government has announced next year’s increases in the minimum wage and living wage. From April 2023 these will be:
- 23+ – £10.42 (previously £9.50)
- 21-22 – £10.18 (previously £9.18)
- 18-29 – £7.49 (previously £6.83)
- 16-17 – £5.28 (previously £4.81)
- Apprentices – £5.28 (previously £4.81)
In addition the Government has announced that the rates for statutory maternity and paternity pay will increase to £172.48 and SSP will increase to £109.40/week. The full list of revised payments can be found here.
If you have any queries relating to these revised rates and how they might impact you please contact our Employment Team on 0345 646 0406 or fill in our online enquiry form and a member of our Team will be in touch.