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From 1 April 2016 for staff aged 25 ears & over the living wage rate is: £7.20 per hour.

From 1 October 2015, the minimum wage set by the government is:

—NewOld
Apprentices*£3.30£2.73
16-17£3.87£3.79
18-20£5.30£5.13
21 & Over£6.70£6.50
Living Wage——
25 & Over£7.20—

*This rate is for apprentices under the age of 19 and over in the first 12 months of the apprenticeship, then the rate applies to their age.

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