National Living WageMarch 30, 2016 12:00 amAs from 1st April 2016 the new National Living Wage comes in to force. From this date those aged 25 years and above will be entitled to £7.20 per hour (except those in their first year of an apprenticeship). The new minimum wage rates from 1st April are:Age of WorkerRates £ per Hour25 and above7.20 – New National Living Wage21 to 24 years old6.7018 to 20 years old5.3016 to 17 years old3.87An apprentice3.30