With effect from 1 October 2012, the minimum wage rates are revised and the new wage rates for different age groups of workers, are as follows:-
Group New Rate per hour Old Rate per hour
Age 21 and over £6.19 £6.08
Age 18 – 20 £4.98 (no change) £4.98
Age 16 – 17 £3.68 (no change) £3.68
Apprentice £2.65 £2.60
The new rates will be applied to the relevant employees from 1 October 2012.