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Summary: Increase to the national minimum wage from the 1st October
Increase to the national minimum wage rates
October 1, 2009
The annual increase to the national minimum wage rates will take place from today (1 October 2009). The standard (adult) rate increases from £5.73 to £5.80. See our previous briefing for further details.
In addition, new rules relating to the use of tips and gratuities will come into force on the same day, meaning that they can no longer be used to count towards the national minimum wage.
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