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Minimum wage expected to rise to £13.20 for workers aged 21 and over

The minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over is expected to increase by 3.9%, from £12.71 to £13.20 an hour.

Workers aged 21 and over may get £13.20. The rate is now £12.71 an hour.

This is a possible 3.9% rise.

Workers aged 18 to 20 may get £11.27. Their rate is now £10.85 an hour.

This rate may also rise by 3.9%.

Young workers may still get less. Labour wants to end age differences.

The government plans to remove some import taxes. Some food and fertilisers are included.

The government plans to keep mileage tax-free. It also plans more paternity pay.

This pay would cover self-employed fathers.

Section: Business

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