National Minimum Wage and Statutory Rates Increase

Annual increases to statutory employment rates took effect from April 2026. National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage rates increased, while SSP rose to £123.25 per week and statutory family-related payments increased to £194.32 per week. Tribunal compensation limits and the statutory cap on a week’s pay for redundancy calculations also increased.

Stay compliant and plan with confidence using our newly released Statutory Rates 2026/27 factsheet. Covering everything from National Minimum Wage and National Insurance to Statutory Sick Pay, family‑related payments, redundancy, and tribunal awards, this essential guide brings together all the key updates effective from April 2026 in one easy‑to‑read summary.

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