Just to remind you all that the national minimum wage and national living wage will increase in April, please check you are paying your employees the correct amounts. The new rates are as follows:
| Year | 25 and over | 21 to 24 | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice |
| October 2016 (current rate) | £7.20 | £6.95 | £5.55 | £4.00 | £3.40 |
| April 2017 | £7.50 | £7.05 | £5.60 | £4.05 | £3.50 |
The link below gives further information about the national minimum wage and the national living wage and how it can affect you:
