{"id":1344,"date":"2025-04-02T05:56:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T05:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1344\/"},"modified":"2025-04-02T05:56:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T05:56:17","slug":"uk-minimum-wage-2025-millions-of-brits-to-get-2500-payrise-from-april-1-personal-finance-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1344\/","title":{"rendered":"UK minimum wage 2025: Millions of Brits to get \u00a32,500 payrise from April 1 | Personal Finance | Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than three million workers in shops, restaurants and workplaces across the UK are set to receive a pay increase today due to a hike in the National Minimum Wage<\/a>. This was one of several policies announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves<\/a> during her Autumn Budget last year and confirmed during her Spring Statement.<\/p>\n

From April 1, the National Minimum Wage will increase by \u00a31.40 to \u00a310 per hour. This will see full-time workers who qualify for this wage receive an estimated annual income boost of up to \u00a32,500. Meanwhile, people aged 21 and over on the National Living Wage<\/a> will get a payday boost worth around \u00a31,400 a year after their hourly pay increases to \u00a312.21. That works out around \u00a325 a week or \u00a3100 a month for an eligible full-time worker.<\/p>\n

Ms Reeves said: \u201cThis Government promised a genuine living wage for working people that will support people with the cost of living<\/a>, creating a workforce that is fit and ready to help us deliver the number one mission to grow the economy. This pay boost for millions of workers is a significant step towards delivering on that promise.\u201d<\/p>\n

The hourly pay increase applies to full-time and part-time workers and those occupying a temporary role. The amount a person receives depends on their age and if they\u2019re an apprentice.<\/p>\n

The National Living Wage applies to most workers, whereas the National Minimum Wage is the minimum amount an employer must pay per hour for all workers below 21.<\/p>\n

People don\u2019t need to do anything to receive it – their employers should update the rates. However, it\u2019s advised that workers check their payslips to ensure they receive the increase if it applies to them.<\/p>\n

What are the new rates?<\/strong><\/p>\n

From April 1, 2025, the new hourly rates will be:<\/p>\n