Good news as apprentices will very soon have more money in their pockets. From tomorrow the apprentice National Minimum Wage for those aged between 16-18 (or those over 19 who are in their first year) will rise by 57p an hour.
Any apprentices aged over 19 who have completed their first year are entitled to receive the general National Minimum Wage for their age, which from the 1st of October will be £5.30 for those aged 18-20 and £6.70 for those aged over 21.
Decided by Prime Minister David Cameron and his deputy at the time, Nick Clegg, the raise has been hailed as “largest ever” increase in the apprentice National Minimum Wage and was warmly welcomed by the training and skills sector.