Consultation | Minimum wage rates from April 2025 and beyond

Have your say on how proposed increases to the minimum wage rates from April 2025 may impact your business and workers.

The Low Pay Commission is the independent body that advises the government on the levels of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), including the National Living Wage (NLW).

Proposed minimum wage rate increase from April 2025

The Low Pay Commission is seeking input to shape the recommendations they will make to the government on:

• The affordability and effects of an increase in April 2025 to an NLW rate within the range of £11.61 and £12.18 (with a central estimate of £11.89).
• The impact of increases in the NLW in April 2024 on workers, employers, the labour market, and the economy.
• The impact of 21-22-year-olds becoming entitled to the NLW in April 2024.
• The effect of the minimum wage increases for younger workers on their employment prospects.
• The effects of this year’s increase in the apprentice rate, and its continued alignment with the 16-17 year old rate.
• Awareness, use, and impacts of the accommodation offset.

In-person regional visits

The Low Pay Commission will be meeting workers and businesses across the UK with in-person regional visits.

This is your chance to let us know how you are affected by the minimum wage.

Bangor event

The Low Pay Commission will be in Bangor on Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 July 2024.

If you want to participate in this event, you can email lpc@lowpay.gov.uk or Tel 075 1116 2380.

How to respond to this consultation

You can respond to this consultation by emailing the Low Pay Commission at lpc@lowpay.gov.uk.

Consultation deadline

Read full details on the Low Pay Commission consultation 2024.

First published 12 April 2024