By Gail Irvine, Living Wage Scotland Manager This 1st April marks the increase of National Minimum Wage, the legal wage floor set by the UK Government. But with a spike in the cost of living and National Insurance rises also kicking in, many low income households will feel little benefit. Instead the cost of living … Read more
As new statutory National Minimum Wage rates came into effect on the 1st of April, including changes to the government’s National Living Wage, it is a good time to reflect on the differences between the minimum legal rates in the UK and the voluntary real Living Wage. At Living Wage Scotland, we speak with employers every day that want to ensure workers earn a wage that … Read more
By Iain Russell, Living Wage Scotland Accreditation Officer As new statutory National Minimum Wage rates come into effect on the 1st of April, including changes to the government’s National Living Wage, now is a good time to reflect on the differences between the minimum legal rates in the UK and the voluntary real Living Wage. … Read more
New research has found that after five years, the National Living Wage (NLW) has significantly boosted pay for the low paid, but a large gap remains between the government’s minimum wage for over 23s and a real Living Wage based on the cost of living. New analysis by the Living Wage Foundation assessing the number … Read more
On 25th November, the UK Chancellor announced that the National Living Wage will rise from £8.72 to £8.91 from April 2020 – a 2.2% increase – and will be extended to 23-year old’s for the first time. Prior to this, only workers aged 25 and over are legally entitled to the national living wage. An increase in statutory wage rates is welcome, although it is important to note that statutory wage rates are not … Read more