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UK Boosts Pay and Benefits for 3 Million Workers

3/31/2025

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In April 2025, the UK will usher in transformative laws that promise to uplift over three million workers. The National Living Wage will soar to £12.21 per hour, while statutory sick pay will increase to £118.75 per week. Additionally, parents will benefit from enhanced leave pay, and employers will face a rise in National Insurance contributions.

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Story summary

In April 2025, the UK will usher in transformative laws that promise to uplift over three million workers. The National Living Wage will soar to £12.21 per hour, while statutory sick pay will increase to £118.75 per week. Additionally, parents will benefit from enhanced leave pay, and employers will face a rise in National Insurance contributions.