Ever since the National Minimum Wage was introduced in 1999, apprentices have been treated differently. At first, many apprentices were exempt from the minimum wage. In 2010, a separate ‘Apprentice Rate’ was brought in, set lower than other rates (initially …
‘What will the minimum wage be next year?’ This is a common question we hear from workers and employers on our visits around the country. Though the final recommended rate is agreed by Low Pay Commissioners through a negotiated process, …
Giulia Giupponi, Bocconi University Sam Ray-Chaudhuri, Institute for Fiscal Studies Xiaowei Xu, Institute for Fiscal Studies February 16, 2024 The introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) in April 2016 marked the start of a series of increases in the …
This week (5-11 February) marks National Apprenticeship Week. While attention is often on the LPC’s work recommending the National Living Wage rate, we also make recommendations on the minimum wage for apprentices (the Apprentice Rate). This is the minimum hourly …
Low Pay Commissioners will be meeting workers and businesses across the UK, on six regional visits. This is your chance to let us know how you are affected by the minimum wage. If you want to participate, get in touch …
