New National Minimum Wage rates from October 2005

The DTI has announced today the new rates for the National Minimum Wage.

From October 2005 the adult rate will be £5.05 and the youth rate, for those aged 18-21, will be £4.25.

From October 2006 the adult rate will be £5.35 and the youth rate, for those aged 18-21, will be £4.45.

These figures are per hour.