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Evening Standard
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Tamara Davison

What is the UK national living wage? Advisory board suggests increase for 2026

Living wages are updated every April (PA) - (PA Wire)

The UK’s national living wage may increase by more than 50p an hour starting from next year, according to the Low Pay Commission.

Based on an annual report released by the advisory body, workers could see a 4.1 per cent increase in their hourly wages in 2026, so that wages don't drop by two-thirds of median earnings.

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