Nearly 500 employers have been fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage.
Almost 500 employers who failed to pay the minimum wage have been named as the Government takes direct action to Make Work Pay.
Around 42,000 workers have been repaid by their employers, including well-known high street brands, with employers receiving fines totalling £10.2 million for breaking the rules.
This strong enforcement doesn’t just protect workers; it protects those businesses who do right by their staff from being undercut. By taking swift action against these employers, the Government is sending a clear message that it will not tolerate those who short-change their workers, regardless of their size or sector.
The Human Support Group Limited (Nottingham, NG7)
Failed to pay: £25,868.84
Workers: 27Scotts Wood Private Day Nursery Limited (West Bridgford, NG2)
Failed to pay: £17,492.06
Workers: 87Sandfield Day Nursery Limited (Nottingham, NG7)
Failed to pay: £701.50
Workers: 10J.T. Beedham & Sons Limited (Sherwood, NG5)
Failed to pay: £3,793.49
Workers: 2Everyting Jerk Ltd (Nottingham, NG5)
Failed to pay: £524.19
Workers: 4The Rocking Horse Nurseries Ltd (Nottingham, NG6)
Failed to pay: £4,694.15
Workers: 42Work Team Group Ltd (Basford, NG6)
Failed to pay: £3,461.60
Workers: 1
Broxtowe
VPS PVT LTD (Nottingham, NG9)
Failed to pay: £5,039.83
Workers: 13Frustrated Chef Limited (Nottingham, NG9)
Failed to pay: £1,183.91
Workers: 2
Erewash
Nightingale Nurseries Limited (Long Eaton, NG10)
Failed to pay: £768.99
Workers: 6
Mansfield
Ambuserv Limited (Mansfield, NG18)
Failed to pay: £15,581.56
Workers: 88Smarties Private Day Nursery Limited (Mansfield, NG18)
Failed to pay: £1,842.37
Workers: 20Sharpline Decorators Limited (Mansfield, NG21)
Failed to pay: £1,230.36
Workers: 2
- If workers suspect they are being underpaid, they can visit gov.uk/checkyourpay to find out more about what they can do.
- Workers visit the Acas website for free, impartial and confidential advice or complain to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) at Pay and work rights helpline and complaints
- The minimum wage law applies to all parts of the UK.
- Employers should always carry out the necessary checks – see the guidance: Calculating the Minimum Wage
- HMRC consider all complaints from workers, so workers are being reminded to check their pay with advice available through the Check your pay website
- National Living Wage and National Minimum wage rates:
| 2024 rate | 2025 rate | |
|---|---|---|
| National Living Wage (21 and over) | £11.44 | £12.21 |
| 18 to 20 | £8.60 | £10.00 |
| Under 18 | £6.40 | £7.55 |
| Apprentice | £6.40 | £7.55 |







