The Real Living Wage will rise by 60p to £12.60 an hour across the UK and by 70p to £13.85 in London for workers at more than 15,000 employers
Nearly half a million workers earning the voluntary so-called Real Living Wage are in line for a salary increase as rates have been set to rise. Announced increases will see wages climb by 60p to £12.60 an hour across the UK and by 70p to £13.85 in London for employees at over 15,000 employers. This voluntary rate is notably higher compared to the statutory minimum wage of £11.44 an hour for those aged over 21, and £8.60 for 18 to 20 year olds.
' Darren Taylor, country people and culture manager at furniture giant Ikea, expressed his support for the living wage movement: 'It’s a challenging time for businesses too, which is why it is so encouraging to see the living wage movement continue to grow at pace. This year we reached the major milestone of 15,000 accredited employers, with half of them signing up since 2021.
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