National minimum wage
The new rates for National minimum wage from April 2023 have been announced.
The new rates are
Age 23 and over £10.42 per hour (previously £9.50)
Age 21-22 £10.18 per hour (previously £9.18)
Age 18-20 £7.49 per hour (previously £6.83)
Age 16-17 £5.28 per hour (previously £4.81)
Apprentice rate £5.28 per hour (previously £4.81)
The full details are at National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Sick pay
From April 2023 £109.40 a week for staff earning more than £123.00 a week
Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay
From April 2023 £172.48 a week for staff earning more than £123.00 a week.
