The national minimum wage increased this month, which is said to benefit approximately 890,000 workers. From 1st October 2013, the rates are as set out below: Adult            £6.31 Aged 18-20 £5.03 Aged 16-17 £3.72 Apprentice £2.68 Also from 1st October 2013, those that fail to pay the national minimum wage will be named and shamed publically.  […]