Government has accepted the independent Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for this year’s National Minimum Wage rates: the minimum rate for apprentices will increase by five pence to £2.65 an hour, and these changes will take effect from 1 October 2012. For further information on pay rates visit: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/TheNationalMinimumWage/index.htm If you are interested in taking on an apprentice speak to our Apprenticeship team on 0121 707 0550 or email info@pathwaygroup.co.uk