The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills has announced the national minimum wage rates from 1 October 2012:

• the main adult rate (for workers 21 and over) will increase by 11p to £6.19 an hour
• the rate for 18-20 year olds will remain at £4.98 an hour
• the rate for 16-17 year olds will remain at £3.68 an hour
• the rate for apprentices will increase by 5p to £2.65 an hour

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