As we head toward the end of the tax year (Christmas seems a long time ago suddenly), there are plenty of updates and changes, but one - possibly the most far-reaching - will actually debut prior to April 6th. The National Living Wage (NLW) will increase on April 1st 2019 and both companies and individuals should be aware of these changes: So what are the differences? Aged 25 and over? The new rate is £8.21 per hour (up from £7.83) Aged between 21 to 24? Now £7.70 per hour (