The age threshold for the National Living Wage changes from 25 to 23 as the rate increases on 1 April.
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Thursday, 01 April 2021
Thursday, 01 April 2021
Minimum wage rates increase on 1 April. This short report looks at the 2021 increases and the path ahead for the next year.
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
We are seeking evidence on the effects of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage, to inform our recommendations on the 2022 rates.
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
LPC Commissioners' Register of Interests 2021
Thursday, 18 February 2021
The Low Pay Commission is tendering for research into the effects of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage.
Tuesday, 16 February 2021
The Low Pay Commission is tendering for research into the effects of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. The deadline is Thursday 11 March.
Tuesday, 02 February 2021
LPC expenditure from April to December 2020.
Thursday, 31 December 2020
The 139 named companies failed to pay £6.7 million to over 95,000 workers.
Monday, 14 December 2020
LPC expenditure from April to September 2020.
Friday, 11 December 2020
This report sets out the full analysis and evidence underpinning the LPC's recommendations on the National Minimum Wage rates to apply from April 2021.
Thursday, 10 December 2020
This page contains the research reports commissioned by the Low Pay Commission to inform our 2020 Report.
Wednesday, 09 December 2020
This page contains the research reports commissioned by the Low Pay Commission to inform our 2020 Report.
Wednesday, 09 December 2020
This report sets out the full analysis and evidence underpinning the LPC's recommendations on the National Minimum Wage rates to apply from April 2021.
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
This report sets out the LPC's recommendations on the April 2021 National Minimum Wage rates and supporting evidence.
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Announcement of the 2021 National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates.
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
This report sets out the LPC's recommendations on the April 2021 National Minimum Wage rates and supporting evidence.
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Announcement of the 2021 National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates.
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Announcement of the 2021 National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates.
Tuesday, 27 October 2020
LPC expenditure from April to September 2020.
Thursday, 04 June 2020
The Low Pay Commission is seeking evidence to inform its recommendations for the 2021 National Minimum Wage rates.
Tuesday, 02 June 2020
This report sets out the Low Pay Commission's analysis of underpayment of the minimum wage and the enforcement regime.
Friday, 29 May 2020
The Low Pay Commission Secretariat's business plan for 2020 to 2021.
Thursday, 21 May 2020
This report sets out the Low Pay Commission's analysis of underpayment of the minimum wage and the enforcement regime.
Friday, 15 May 2020
This report sets out the Low Pay Commission's analysis of underpayment of the minimum wage and the enforcement regime.
Wednesday, 13 May 2020
LPC Expenditure, January 2020 to March 2020
Thursday, 07 May 2020
The LPC’s non-compliance and enforcement report looks at why so many apprentices are underpaid and what can be done about it.
Wednesday, 06 May 2020
This report sets out the Low Pay Commission's analysis of underpayment of the minimum wage and the enforcement regime.
Wednesday, 06 May 2020
This report sets out the Low Pay Commission's analysis of underpayment of the minimum wage and the enforcement regime.
Wednesday, 06 May 2020
Two tables summarising data from the 2015 and 2019 ASHE surveys.
Wednesday, 06 May 2020
Tables showing minimum wage coverage by where individuals live, at regional, local authority and constituency levels.
Tuesday, 21 April 2020
Research commissioned to inform the Low Pay Commission's work and recommendations in 2019.
Wednesday, 01 April 2020
The Low Pay Commission is seeking evidence to inform its recommendations for the 2021 National Minimum Wage rates.
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates increased on 1 April.
Tuesday, 31 March 2020
National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates increased on 1 April 2020. This report reviews those increases and the LPC's new remit to 2024.
Thursday, 19 March 2020
The Low Pay Commission is seeking evidence to inform its recommendations for the 2021 National Minimum Wage rates.
Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Research commissioned to inform the Low Pay Commission's work and recommendations in 2019.
Thursday, 12 March 2020
The Low Pay Commission is seeking evidence to inform its recommendations for the 2021 National Minimum Wage rates.
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
The Government has confirmed its 2024 target for the National Living Wage to reach two-thirds of median earnings.
Tuesday, 25 February 2020
Median pay figures used to calculate the bite of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage.
Thursday, 13 February 2020
The Low Pay Commission is tendering for research into the effects of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. The deadline is Monday 2 March.
Wednesday, 12 February 2020
The Low Pay Commission is gathering evidence in support of its 2019 report.
Monday, 03 February 2020
LPC Expenditure, October 2019 to December 2019
Thursday, 30 January 2020
Median pay figures used to calculate the bite of the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage.
Thursday, 23 January 2020
LPC Commissioners' Register of Interests 2020
Friday, 10 January 2020
The Low Pay Commission's short report summarises the evidence for our recommendations on the April 2020 National Minimum Wage rates.
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