New Minimum Wage rates come into force

• £4.98 – the 18-20 rate (no change)
• £3.68 – the 16-17 rate for workers above school leaving age but under 18 (no change)
• £2.65 – the apprentice rate, for apprentices under 19 or 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship (up from £2.60)
• £4.82 – amount permitted to be taken into account where living accommodation has been provided (up from £4.73)

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