Pay Packets Grow in UK With Minimum Wage Increase in 2026
Posted on September 18, 2026 by Samuel Turner
Yes, most low-paid workers are getting more. From 1 April 2026, anyone aged 21 or over must be paid at least £12.71 an hour. That’s 50p more than last year, a 4.1% jump. Younger workers and apprentices did even better. Noticed a bit more on your payslip? The reason is that the minimum wage increase […]