UK minimum wage to rise 3.9% from April 2027

The UK's National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over will rise 3.9% to £13.21 an hour from April 1, 2027, up from £12.71. The rate for 18-20-year-olds goes to £11.27 from £10.85, and 16-17-year-olds will get £8.31. About 2.3 million workers will benefit, though the pay gap between age groups is not narrowing.