National Living Wage to rise 3.9% from April 2027

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 08:58 · Archive

The National Living Wage will increase from £12.71 to £13.21 an hour from April 1, 2027, benefiting around 2.3 million workers.

The government has confirmed a 3.9% increase to the National Living Wage from April 1, 2027. The rate will rise from £12.71 to £13.21 an hour, with around 2.3 million workers across the UK expected to benefit from the changes.

Workers aged 21 and over who work full-time on the minimum rate will see their gross annual earnings rise by £910. Younger workers aged 18 to 20 will also receive the same percentage increase, with their hourly rate rising from £10.85 to £11.27.

The 3.9% increase exceeds the latest Consumer Prices Index inflation figure, which stood at 3.5% in the 12 months to September 2026. HM Treasury said the increase aims to support low-paid workers while 'protecting jobs, backing businesses, and strengthening the conditions for economic growth'.

The government accepted the Low Pay Commission's recommendations in full for this year's changes. According to HM Treasury, the increases ensure 'workers are rewarded fairly for their work'.

How it is being reported

• Workers over this age given £910 cash boost confirms Andy BurnhamMillions of workers are in line for a £910 pay rise next April, with Andy Burnham's Government confirming a 3.9% increase to the National Living Wage.Cumberland News · 10 Nov, 08:23
• Workers over this age given £910 cash boost confirms Andy BurnhamMillions of workers are in line for a £910 pay rise next April, with Andy Burnham's Government confirming a 3.9% increase to the National Living Wage.Westmorland Gazette · 10 Nov, 08:23
• Workers over this age given £910 cash boost confirms Andy BurnhamMillions of workers are in line for a £910 pay rise next April, with Andy Burnham's Government confirming a 3.9% increase to the National Living Wage.Whitehaven News · 10 Nov, 08:23
• Workers over this age given £910 cash boost confirms Andy BurnhamMillions of workers are in line for a £910 pay rise next April, with Andy Burnham's Government confirming a 3.9% increase to the National Living Wage.NW Evening Mail · 10 Nov, 08:23

In this story: Andy Burnham · HM Treasury · United Kingdom · Low Pay Commission

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