What is the real Living Wage?

The real Living Wage is based on the cost of living and is voluntarily paid by nearly 10,000 UK employers believe we all need a wage that meets our everyday needs.

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Why Pay the real Living Wage?

As well as being good for society, there are significant business benefits to paying the real Living Wage.

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Become a Living Wage Employer

Who pays the Living Wage?

There are nearly 10,000 Living Wage Employers, including half of the FTSE 100 and household names including Lush, Aviva, Brewdog and Everton FC.

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Latest News

8th September 2022 A coalition of local businesses, charities and public sector organisations today launched a plan to substantially increase...
7th September 2022 New research shows that minority ethnic workers in the UK are disproportionately paid below the real Living Wage:33% of...
28th July 2022 Cost-of-living crisis means workers having to prioritise meeting needs now over meeting needs laterFour in five workers (16...
12th July 2022 ExCeL London becomes Accredited Living Wage Employer Today the Royal Docks receives formal recognition from the Living Wage...

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