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The national minimum wage will rise by 11p to ?6.19 an hour in October, the government has announced.

This is a rise of 1.8% from the current level, which is lower than the current inflation rate.

The minimum wage for workers aged under 21 will be unchanged - a decision that has been criticised by union leaders.

The minimum wage was introduced in 1999 at ?3.60 an hour for adults. The level is recommended each year by the Low Pay Commission.

The changes to be made in October echo the recommendations made by the commission. 'Balance'