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National Minimum Wage increase due to take effect
The new National Minimum Wage rates came into force on 1 October 2009.
The new rates are as follows:
| From 1st October 2009 | From 1st October 2008 | |
| 16 - 17 year olds | £3.57 per hour | £3.53 per hour |
| 18 - 21 year olds | £4.83 per hour | £4.77 per hour |
| Over 21's | £5.80 per hour | £5.73 per hour |
Employers need to ensure all of their employees are paid above the new limits.