The following rate increases are to be applied from April 2020:

•Aged 25 and over will be entitled to £8.72 per hour (previously £8.21)

•21 to 24 year olds will be entitled to £8.20 per hour (previously £7.70)

•18 to 20 year olds will be entitled to £6.45 per hour (previously £6.15)

•16 and 17 year olds will be entitled to £4.55 per hour (previously £4.35)

•Apprenticeship rate increases to £4.15 per hour (previously £3.90)

The Apprentice rate is applicable for those on an apprenticeship aged under 19 years of age or if they are in their 1st year of the apprenticeship.