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Can Britain actually afford the real living wage?
Employment

Can Britain actually afford the real living wage?

The real living wage is going up again. It’s a pay rise for employees but employers face a tough decision

Half a million workers to receive pay rise worth up to £5k as real Living Wage rises
Real Living Wage

Half a million workers to receive pay rise worth up to £5k as real Living Wage rises

More than 16,000 UK companies are signed up to the real Living Wage – a voluntary pay standard based on the cost of essentials

Single people must earn at least £30,500 per year to live well in the UK
Living standards

Single people must earn at least £30,500 per year to live well in the UK

A single person now needs to earn £30,500 a year to ‘participate in society’ and ‘live with dignity’, new research has found

Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders
Wages

Activists are trying to force JD Sports, M&S and more to disclose low pay – all through shareholders

Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born
Future Generations

Wales’ future generations commissioner warns we’re not doing enough for people yet to be born

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The real Living Wage is a win-win for workers and businesses – here’s why
Katherine Chapman

The real Living Wage is a win-win for workers and businesses – here’s why

Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?
Minimum wage

Pay boost for millions as Labour raises minimum wage to £12.21 an hour – but is it enough?

Pay rise for thousands of workers as Real Living Wage rises to £12.60 an hour – but is it enough?
real living wage

Pay rise for thousands of workers as Real Living Wage rises to £12.60 an hour – but is it enough?