From April 1, millions of workers across the UK are set to see a bit more cash in their pay packets, thanks to a bump in the National Living Wage. It’s one of the headline policies rolled out by Chancellor Rachel Reeves during her Autumn Budget, and it means full-time workers on the National Living Wage will pocket an extra £1,400 a year. That’s roughly £100 more each month — not exactly life-changing, but a welcome boost with bills still biting hard.
Those on the National Minimum Wage could see an even bigger boost, with some expected to gain as much as £2,500 a year. A Cabinet Office spokesperson called the move “another step towards creating a genuine living wage that supports millions of families across the country.” And in theory, it’s a solid win for workers feeling the pressure from rising food costs, rent hikes, and energy bills.
