#2026/357The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026
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These regulations amend the National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015 and come into force on 1 April 2026. They update the hourly rates that employers must pay workers in the United Kingdom. The changes implement new higher minimum wage rates for different categories of workers including adults, apprentices, and younger workers. The Secretary of State has exercised powers under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 to prescribe these updated rates.
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Key Changes
- New adult National Minimum Wage rate effective from 1 April 2026
- Updated hourly rates for 18-20 year olds and 21+ category
- Revised apprentice minimum wage rate from 1 April 2026
+ 3 more changes with Pro
Obligations
What this law requires
Employers must pay workers hourly rates at or above the updated National Minimum Wage rates prescribed in these Regulations, effective from 1 April 2026
Employers must apply differentiated minimum wage rates for different categories of workers including adults, apprentices, and younger workers as specified in the amended Regulations
Ensure compliance with the amended National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015 as modified by these 2026 Amendment Regulations from the commencement date of 1 April 2026