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UK's National Living Wage rises to £12.71 in April 2026, eliminating age-based pay tiers.
In April 2026, the UK’s National Living Wage will rise to £12.71 per hour, with 18- to 20-year-olds receiving an 8.5% increase as part of a plan to phase out age-based pay tiers.
The move, backed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, aims to boost incomes for low-paid workers, particularly young people facing economic challenges.
While the change is welcomed by workers and advocates, business groups warn it could strain small firms, especially in training-intensive sectors.
Experts caution that inflation and benefit reductions may lessen the real impact, potentially leading to reduced hours or slower hiring.
Workers are urged to verify pay and check for unclaimed benefits.
The policy advances Labour’s goal of a single adult minimum wage amid ongoing debate over balancing fair pay with economic sustainability.
El salario vital nacional del Reino Unido se eleva a £12.71 en abril de 2026, eliminando los niveles de pago basados en la edad.