UK Government, the Law and Your Role
What is the minimum wage in the UK?
ASet freely by individual employers with absolutely no legal minimum requirement
BSet by law and varies by age, with the National Living Wage for those 21 and over ✓
CThe same flat rate for all workers regardless of age, location or experience
DThe same flat rate across all regions of the UK regardless of the local cost of living
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Set by law and varies by age, with the National Living Wage for those 21 and over.
The National Minimum Wage is set by law and varies by age. The National Living Wage (the highest rate) applies to workers aged 21 and over. Rates are reviewed annually.
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