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Statutory minimum wage levels.
National Minimum Wage rates apply to employees up to the age of 20 (22 before 1 April 2024).
National Living Wage (NLW) rates apply to employees 21 and over (23 and over before 1 April 2024).
The Apprentice rate applies to apprentices under 19, or 19 and over in the first year of apprenticeship.
Penalties apply to employers who fail to pay minimum wages.
08 Apr 2024
HMRC's decision to halt its plans to restrict taxpayer helplines and direct people to online services instead has been met with relief by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
The Chancellor made further changes to National Insurance contributions (NICs) following the cuts made in the Autumn Statement 2023.