UK: Statutory National Minimum Wage and Statutory Payments Increases from April 2026

he UK Government has confirmed that the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will rise from 1 April 2026 for different age bands, and statutory payment rates (statutory sick pay and family‑related statutory payments) will increase from 6 April 2026. These changes also adjust the lower earnings limit relevant to entitlement criteria.

Effective Date

• 1 Apr 2026 (minimum wages), 6 Apr 2026 (statutory payments).

Published

• UK statutory updates for 2026.

Payroll action

• Update payroll statutory rate tables and eligibility assessments by the respective effective dates to ensure compliance.

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