United Kingdom - Minimum wage increases by 6.6% - October 31, 2021

The National Living Wage will rise to £9.50 (€11.23) from 1 April 2022. This represents an increase of 6.6%. The Low Pay Commission’s recommendations set the minimum wage back on track to reach the Government’s target of two-thirds of median earnings by 2024. The recommendations were unanimously agreed by Commissioners and accepted in full by the Government.

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