New real Living Wage rates: £14.10 UK, £15.45 London (voluntary)
What’s happening
The Living Wage Foundation raised its voluntary real Living Wage by 65p to £14.10 an hour across the UK (up 4.8%) and £15.45 in London (up 4.4%); nearly 17,000 accredited employers have committed to pay it.
What to do
If you are accredited or pay the real Living Wage to staff or contractors, budget and schedule the uplift and tell affected suppliers.
How Workbliss can help
Workbliss financial wellbeing sessions help employees make the most of pay changes.
Plan support for your teamsSource
livingwage.org.uk. Checked October 19, 2026.