The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has launched its 2026 consultation seeking evidence to inform recommendations on future National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates from April 2027.
The consultation is seeking views on the impact of recent minimum wage increases, current economic and labour market conditions, and the affordability of future rate increases for businesses. The consultation also includes questions around youth rates, apprenticeships and the Government’s longer-term aim of aligning the 18–20 year old rate more closely with the National Living Wage.
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