Many legislative changes are confined to April and October each year. 1 October 2006 sees the introduction of a number of changes not least of which are the increases to the national minimum wage (NMW) rates.

The NMW rate has been increased with the rate for workers aged 22 and over rising by 30 pence to £5.35 per hour. Rates for workers under 22 increase by 20 pence to £4.45 and the rate for 16 – 17 year olds by 30 pence to £3.30.

Internet links: DTI NMW rates