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Uk Living Wage Increases to £8.25

02 Nov 2015

The Living Wage Foundation has announced its annual increase in the living wage, increasing it from £7.85 to £8.25.

In London, the wage has increased from £9.15 to £9.40.

The living wage is the guidance hourly rate of pay to give a basic standard of living.  It is contrasted with the statutory national minimum wage of £6.70 (for 21+).

http://www.livingwage.org.uk/news/new-uk-living-wage-rate-has-been-announced

If you have any questions on the living wage or on the national minimum wage, please contact Victoria Wright at vjw@deanwilson.co.uk

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