Mimimum wage increase

From 1 October 2005 the National Minimum wage increased to £5.05 per hour for workers age 22 and above, and £4.25 per hour for workers aged 18 to 21 (youth rate) and for workers currently on a Government approved accredited training scheme.

The rate that was introduced in October 2004 for workers under the age of 18 but over compulsory school age remains the same at £3.00 per hour.