National Living Wage to increase to £12.21 in April 2025
The Government has announced its acceptance of the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations on the rates of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW). The rates which will apply from 1 April 2025 are as follows:
| Category | New Rate (£) | Increase (£) | Percentage Increase from Last Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage (21 and over) | £12.21 | £0.77 | 6.7% |
| 18-20 Year Old Rate | £10.00 | £1.40 | 16.3% |
| 16-17 Year Old Rate | £7.55 | £1.15 | 18.0% |
| Apprentice Rate | £7.55 | £1.15 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation Offset | £10.66 | £0.67 | 6.7% |
The Low Pay Commission has also published advice to the Government, alongside a short report summarising the evidence which informed their recommendations. You can read our press release, with a statement from their Chair, Baroness Philippa Stroud, here.