From the 1st of October 2008, the national mimimum wage rate is changing.

Workers aged 22 and over - £5.73 per hour

Workers aged 18-21 - £4.77 per hour

Workers aged 16-17 - £3.53 per hour

For full details about the legislation, please refer to A Detailed Guide to the mimimum wage, available from the Department for business, enterprise and regulatory reform website. www.berr.gov.uk