From 1 April 2019 the National Minimum Wage rates increased.  Employees aged 25 or over are legally entitled to £8.21 per hour.  Employees aged 21 to 24 – £7.70 per hour, employees aged 18-20 – £6.15 per hour, under 18 – £4.35 per hour and for apprentices £3.90 per hour.