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Real Living Wage Rises: 460,000 Workers Benefit

10/22/2025

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  • The Living Wage Foundation has announced a pay rise for nearly 460,000 workers earning the Real Living Wage.
  • The hourly rate rises by 85p to £13.45 nationwide and by 95p to £14.80 in London.
  • Over 16,000 employers, including IKEA and Uniqlo, have committed to paying this rate, based on the actual cost of living.
  • Despite progress, 4.5 million low-paid workers still earn less than the Real Living Wage.