Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury
Increase the minimum wage for under 18s
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the Government to raise the minimum wage 16 and 17 year olds. We believe it is unfair that under 18s only have a minimum wage of £5.28/hour.
Many 16 and 17 year olds struggle with money as they don’t have experience handling it, or having much of it. We believe increasing the minimum wage for 16 and 17 year olds would ensure they earn a fair wage and are better prepared for the future.
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Apr 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
6 Oct 2023
Closed
6 Apr 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.