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Data starter: The National Minimum Wage in the UK, 2018 - 2025

Elizabeth Veal

29th April 2025

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How much is the UK’s national minimum wage in 2025 and how has it changed over time?

Using all these gov.uk tables (https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates), answer the following questions:

  1. Calculate the difference in pounds and pence between the National Living wage for aged 21+ and the national minimum wage for (a) those aged 18-20, (b) those aged under 18 and (c) those who are apprentices in 2025.
  2. Compare the National Living wage (for 25+ years) in 2018-19 to the NLW (now for 21+ years) in 2025.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.

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