Compensation & Benefits
Living Wage momentum delivers £4.1bn in extra pay for workers over 25-year history
There are now over 16,000 accredited Living Wage Employers across every nation and region in the UK.
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78% of low-paid workers believe better pay improves health, research finds
Data from the Living Wage Foundation found 64% said enhanced sick pay and support when returning to work would make them more likely to stay in their job.
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Living Wage Foundation director steps down after decade of growth
Graham Griffiths, deputy director, will act as interim director following her departure, with support from Martha Crawford, assistant director.
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NatWest becomes 100th Living Pension employer
The list of accredited employers includes large firms like Aviva, SSE plc and Everton FC.
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Half of low-paid workers use foodbanks as real living wage rises, data finds
Research by the Living Wage Foundation found 42% of low-paid workers used foodbanks in the past year, rising to 56% for those with dependent children.
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East Belfast Enterprise recognised as a Living Wage Employer
Jonathan McAlpin said: “We hope our accreditation sends a clear message to our community and peers that fair pay matters."
Pensions & Retirement
Over half of low pensioners struggle to pay bills in retirement – Living Wage Foundation
40% said they were struggling more now than before they retired, while 36% saw no change in their finances since leaving work.
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Everton becomes first premier league club with Living Pension accreditation
Everton is now one of 11 premier league clubs with Living Wage accreditation, and the first to reach Living Pension status.
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Oxford architecture co-operative first in England to secure ‘Living Hours’ accreditation
The accreditation goes beyond paying the real Living Wage by also committing employers to provide workers with secure, guaranteed working hours.
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16,000 employers now pay the real Living Wage – Living Wage Foundation
A study from Cardiff Business School found over half a million workers have received pay rises through the Living Wage scheme since 2011.
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Living Wage Foundation refreshes brand to support fair pay
Clare Duncan said: "We involved employers, workers and campaigners throughout the process to make sure the refreshed brand still feels like theirs."
Inclusion, Equality & Diversity
Gender pay gap worsens as nearly three million women earn below real living wage
The Living Wage Foundation analysis revealed that the gender low pay gap has increased to 6.1 percentage points in 2024 from 4.7 in 2022.