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UK National Living Wage to rise to £13.20 in 2027

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  • UK government announced National Living Wage will rise to £13.20 per hour for workers aged 21+ from April 2027.
  • National Minimum Wage for 18-20-year-olds will increase 3.9% to £11.27 per hour.
  • Association of Convenience Stores welcomed the restrained rise, citing staffing cost pressures.
  • Scottish Grocers’ Federation said the real cost of a convenience worker rose to £17.37 per hour.