Almost 400,000 people working for over 11,000 real Living Wage Employers throughout the country are set for a vital cost-of-living pay boost, according to the Living Wage Foundation.  The new Living Wage rates are set to rise to £10.90 an hour across the UK (£1 increase), and £11.95 an hour in London (90p increase).

This year’s Living Wage rates have been brought forward in recognition of the sharp increase in living costs over the past year.  The rate has increased by 10.1% in the UK, more than ever in the Living Wage Foundation’s 11-year history, reflecting sharp increases in living costs.

The new rates are now worth almost £3,000 more per year in the UK than the minimum wage.