Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 114129

Minimum Wage: Young People

Tabled: 20 February 2026

Answered: 2 March 2026

Question

Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of minimum wage changes on employment opportunities for 18-20 year olds.

Answer

Kate Dearden

We remain committed to removing discriminatory adult age band. From 1 April, the National Minimum Wage rate for 18 to 20 year olds will increase by 8.5 per cent, continuing to narrow the gap with the National Living Wage and moving towards a single adult ...

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