'Do the right thing' | Firms urged to become Real Living Wage employers as rates increase

Almost half a million people across the UK are set for a pay boost, as the real Living Wage rates rises, with calls for more employers to sign up amid a tough time for many workers.

Staff at more than 16,000 employers who earn the real Living Wage will see their pay rise by 85p to £13.45 an hour across the UK, while those working in London will get a 95p jump to £14.80 an hour - a 6.9% increase.