# The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 51(5) of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (c. 39), for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Coming into force 1st April 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 1(3), 2(1), (2)(d) and (5), 3(2)(b) and 51(1)(a) of the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 (“the 1998 Act”).
A draft of these Regulations was laid before Parliament in accordance with section 51(5) of the 1998 Act and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2026/9780348279030/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-national-minimum-wage-amendment-regulations-2026/introduction
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