April 2026 changes to NMW, statutory payments & employment tribunal awards

We discuss the increases to statutory payments, national minimum wage rates and unfair dismissal compensation from April 2026.
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Trainee Solicitor
0161 836 8728 isobel.netherwood@brabners.com
She graduated from the University of Manchester with a BSc Economics degree in 2023 and went on to complete a Masters in Law and SQE with the University of Law in 2024/25.
Before joining our employment team, she completed a seat in our housing litigation team.
Isobel joined us in September 2025 and is based in our Manchester office.

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