The new minimum wages rates, which take effect from April 2019 are:

25 and over        £8.21

21 to 24                £7.70

18 to 20                 £6.15

Under 18              £4.35

Apprentice         £3.90

Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either:

• aged under 19
• aged 19 or over in their first year of their apprenticeship