Minimum Wage: Young People
(asked on 20th February 2026) - View Source
Question to the Department for Business and Trade:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of minimum wage changes on employment opportunities for 18-20 year olds.
This question was answered on 2nd March 2026
We remain committed to removing discriminatory adult age band. From 1 April, the National Minimum Wage rate for 18 to 20 year olds will increase by 8.5 per cent, continuing to narrow the gap with the National Living Wage and moving towards a single adult rate.
The Department has published an Impact Assessment providing a comprehensive analysis of the 2026 National Minimum Wage rates.