Low Pay Commission Minimum Wage 2027 Consultation
Summary
The Low Pay Commission has opened a consultation to gather evidence for its recommendations on minimum wage rates for April 2027. Responses are sought on the impacts of recent minimum wage increases on employers and workers, current economic and labour market conditions, and views on the specific rate impacts. The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 26 June 2026.
What changed
The Low Pay Commission has launched a consultation to gather evidence for minimum wage rate recommendations for April 2027. The consultation includes the new National Minimum Wage rates effective from April 2026: National Living Wage (21+) at £12.71, 18-20 Year Old Rate at £10.85, 16-17 Year Old Rate at £8.00, and Apprentice Rate at £8.00. The Government has asked the LPC to recommend rates for April 2027 based on this evidence.
Employers and workers should prepare to submit evidence on the impacts of minimum wage increases, current labour market conditions, and economic factors affecting their sectors. The consultation specifically requests views on the impacts of the rates themselves. Shortened consultation versions are available for individual employers and workers. Responses must be submitted by 26 June 2026.
What to do next
- Submit written evidence via email to lpc@lowpay.gov.uk
- Respond online via the Low Pay Commission consultation platform
- Provide evidence on impacts of recent minimum wage increases on employers and workers
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Low Pay Commission consultation 2026
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Summary
We are gathering evidence towards our recommendations on minimum wage rates for 2027.
This consultation closes at
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11:59pm on 26 June 2026
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Consultation description
The Government has asked the Low Pay Commission to recommend minimum wage rates for April 2027.
Read the Government’s remit to the Low Pay Commission here
In this consultation, we are asking for written submissions to inform those recommendations. We are asking for evidence on the impacts of recent minimum wage increases on employers and workers, and for views on the economic and labour market conditions that workers and businesses are facing, as well as the specific impacts of the rates themselves.
We do not expect respondents to answer all questions unless they are able to; they should focus on the areas which are of most concern to them and where they can provide the most comprehensive evidence. Shortened versions of this consultation, designed specifically for individual employers and workers, are available on our online consultation platform.
All rates of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage, increased on 1 April 2026. The table below sets out the new rates.
| NMW Rate from April 2026 | Increase | Percentage increase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage (21 and over) | £12.71 | £0.50 | 4.1 |
| 18-20 Year Old Rate | £10.85 | £0.85 | 8.5 |
| 16-17 Year Old Rate | £8.00 | £0.45 | 6.0 |
| Apprentice Rate | £8.00 | £0.45 | 6.0 |
| Accommodation Offset | £11.10 | £0.44 | 4.1 |
Read the Low Pay Commission’s report on the impact of new minimum wage rates in 2026
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Low Pay Commission 2026 consultation questions
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LPC consultation letter 2026
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Low Pay Commission 2026 consultation letter
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