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Exact Amount London Living Wage Is Increasing and When
The voluntary Real Living Wage will rise by around 6.7% to 6.9%, benefiting over 16,000 accredited employers and increasing annual full-time earnings by up to £5,050 in London.
- On October 22, 2025, the Living Wage Foundation announced around 500,000 UK workers will see hourly rates rise to £13.45 nationwide and £14.80 in London this year.
- The voluntary Real Living Wage, set by the foundation, is calculated to reflect essentials like rent and food, with more than 16,000 accredited employers and nearly 2,500 new accreditations over the past year.
- Workers on the scheme will see a 6.7% rise, increasing pay to £14.80 in London and £13.45 nationwide, with the gap versus the minimum wage widening.
- Accredited employers, now over 16,000, will roll out new rates in coming months, and the foundation said the rise will help families cover rent, bills and food while Unison warned some public staff may shift to higher pay.
- Around 4.5 million people still earn less than the Real Living Wage, and the foundation said it remains a financial benchmark distinct from the National Living Wage.
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