The national minimum wage increases have been confirmed: the hourly rate for those aged 25 or over will be £7.50 from April 2017.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that, from April 2017, statutory sick pay will increase to £89.35 per week and the flat rate statutory maternity/paternity/shared parental pay rate will be £140.98 per week.
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