As of the 1st October 2009, the National Minimum Wage (NMW) hourly rates will be:--
Workers aged 22 and over: £5.80 (currently £5.73 per hour)-
Workers aged 18-21: £4.83 (currently £4.77 per hour)-
Workers aged 16 and 17 (provided they are above compulsory school age): £3.57 (currently £3.53)
Due to the current economic climate, these increases have been set at modest levels.
Thanks to Simone for her timely updates
Dated: 12th May 2009