People in Gedling borough could be getting a pay rise this April

Both the Minimum Wage and the Living Wage are set to rise next month – which should be good news for low-paid workers across Gedling borough.

Changes announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond in his Spring Budget will mean a four per cent pay rise for workers 25 and over from April 1, which means those working full time will be £500 better off over a year.

People in the borough on the National Living Wage or the National Minimum Wage, dependent on when they are paid, should automatically see an increase in their pay.

It is illegal for an employer to pay below the National Minimum or National Living Wage, so people are being urged to check their pay and talk to their boss to make sure they are getting what they are entitled to.

To calculate what you should be paid after the rise on April 1, visit this site