A significant pay rise is on the horizon for many Brits this year, following Labour's autumn Budget. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced last year an increase to both the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage in an effort to ensure salaries are fair.

       The latter refers to the absolute minimum hourly wage that 'almost all' workers are entitled to, while the National Living Wage, which is higher, applies to adults over 21 years old. Apprentices and those aged 16 to 17 will see the largest increase in minimum pay from ￡6.40 to ￡7.55 per hour, a move worth 18%.

       Additionally, 18 to 20-year-olds will also benefit from a ￡1.40 increase, marking the largest rate increase on record, with their minimum wage set to be ￡10 per hour. The final group, those over 21, will receive a 6.7% pay boost worth 77p, raising the National Living Wage to ￡12.21 per hour - equating to an extra ￡1,400 annually.

       All changes will come into effect from April 1, 2025 and are expected to impact more than three million workers. A full list of the changes is outlined below:

       After the announcement in October, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said: "This Government promised a genuine living wage for working people. This pay boost for millions of workers is a significant step towards delivering on that promise."

       Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner added: "A proper day’s work deserves a proper day’s pay. Our changes will see a pay boost that will help millions of lower earners to cover the essentials as well as providing the biggest increase for 18–20-year-olds on record."

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       The Government urges Brits to utilise its minimum wage calculator to verify they're receiving the correct pay. To do so, you'll need to input details such as your age, how often you're paid, your working hours, wage amount and other relevant factors.

       Employees can also use this tool to determine if their employer owes them any back payments from the previous year due to underpayment. For employers who have similar concerns about potential underpayments, there's a separate calculator available for their use.

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       The Government has outlined 15 jobs that are not entitled to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage. These include the following:

       Its website adds: "Employers who offer internships (sometimes called 'work placements' or 'work experience') should check if the person is entitled to the minimum wage."