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The new National Minimum Wage rates apply from 1 October 2011. Almost everyone working legally in the UK is entitled to National Minimum Wage (NMW), which became law on 1 April 1999 to prevent unduly low pay and create a level playing field for employers.
 
 
 
So what are the National Minimum Wages Rates?
 
 
 
                                                                                                        From 1 October 2010                                      From 1 October 2011
 
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Main Adult Rate - Workers aged 21 and over                                       £5.93                                                                     £6.08
 
 
 
Development Rate - 18 to 20 year olds                                                 £4.92                                                                     £4.98
 
 

Third Rate - 16 to 17 year olds                                                               £3.64                                                                      £3.68
 
 
 
Apprentices - Under 19 years old or in first                                         £2.50                                                                      £2.60
 
                         year of apprenticeship
 
 
 
 
 
For more information on NMW please call Foremans on 01244 625 500, or you can email your questions to us admin@foremansllp.com