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<p>This Government is committed to paying people a decent living wage, which is being
addressed through the statutory National Living Wage. Departments must ensure that
they apply the legislative increase to the National Living Wage and National Minimum
Wage.</p><p> </p><p>The National Living Wage (NLW) is the statutory minimum wage for
workers aged 23 and over. Different minimum wage rates apply to 21-22 year olds, 18-20
year olds, 16-17 year olds and apprentices aged under 19 or in the first year of an
apprenticeship.</p><p> </p><p>In April 2022, the Government increased the National
Living Wage to £9.50 per hour. This will rise to £10.42 an hour from 1 April 2023,
an increase of 9.7%. By 2024, the Government has committed that the National Living
Wage will reach 66% of median UK earnings.</p><p> </p><p>As of 24 January 2023, the
total number of civil servants in DWP paid at the National Minimum Wage rate per hour
was 0 (0% of all staff) and the National Living Wage rate per hour was 65. Everyone
in DWP is paid at least the national living wage, with the vast majority above it.</p>
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