As you maybe aware the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage increased 1 April 2025, this rise effects over 3 million workers across the UK, including apprentices. The new rates apply to everyone and vary based on workers’ age, including whether they are an apprentice. It doesn’t matter if they are in a full time, part time or temporary role, the correct hourly rate should be paid;

If a worker is aged 21 or over, and not in their first year of an apprenticeship, they are legally entitled to at least the National Living Wage.