Living Wage UK

Living Wage UK We’re the movement at the heart of fairer, better work. Fair pay, secure hours & enough to live on in retirement.

Movement of nearly 16,000 employers across the UK who are making work that works for everyone. We're the independent organisation at the heart of the Living Wage movement. We oversee the real Living Wage rates and recognise employers that go further.

It’s time for a new employer round-up!! 💫We are so pleased to welcome these newly accredited organisations to the Living...
28/05/2026

It’s time for a new employer round-up!! 💫

We are so pleased to welcome these newly accredited organisations to the Living Wage movement:

🌟 University of Westminster
🌟 Trash Gxng
🌟 PURR Glasgow
🌟 Care Providers' Voice - Northeast London
🌟 Sip Social
🌟 Pandas Foundation (Pre And PostNatal Depression Advice and Support)
🌟 Far and Beyond
🌟 GingerBeard's Preserves
🌟 Hampden Sports Clinic

In making this commitment to pay the real Living Wage, these employers are ensuring that their staff earn a wage that reflects everyday living costs, joining a movement 16,000+ strong.

A huge thank you to everyone in our network who is helping us to drive up standards of fair work across the UK!

Want to learn more? Find out how you can join the movement: https://www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit

We're looking for a Digital Communications Manager! 💫In this role, you will be engaging our supporters across our social...
22/05/2026

We're looking for a Digital Communications Manager! 💫

In this role, you will be engaging our supporters across our social networks, website and email communications. We are looking for a tech savvy and effective storyteller who can transform stories into impactful online communications.

Want to help us expand our reach, build brand awareness and grow the movement for fairer work?

👉Find out more and apply now at livingwage.org.uk/jobs

Application deadline 7 June 2026.

🗨️[The Living Wage campaign is] “a paragon of the kind of people-powered progress that feels all the more necessary in d...
11/05/2026

🗨️[The Living Wage campaign is] “a paragon of the kind of people-powered progress that feels all the more necessary in divisive times.”

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Living Wage movement, Heather Stewart traces the origins of the campaign in The Guardian. 🌟

Featuring two early champions of the campaign — Methodist Minister, Paul Regan, and NHS leader and Catholic activist, Bernie Harris — the article explores how local citizens, faith leaders and community organisations originally came together to tackle low pay and the cost of housing.

Last month, we marked a significant milestone with the Living Wage accreditation of the Department for Business and Trade. Now, a quarter of a century on from our foundation, it feels incredibly fitting to celebrate the powerful stories from the beginning of our movement. 💥

Read the article now:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/10/uk-living-wage-campaign-marks-25-years-of-success

The Living Wage Foundation is hiring an Operations & Data Manager! 📊As Operations and Data Manager, you will oversee the...
01/05/2026

The Living Wage Foundation is hiring an Operations & Data Manager! 📊

As Operations and Data Manager, you will oversee the management of the various systems designed to support our incredible Living Wage network.

Interested in helping grow the movement for fairer, better work in this role?

👉Find out more and apply now at livingwage.org.uk/jobs

Application deadline 25 May.

We’ve hit a major milestone for fair pay in the UK … 🎉The first UK Government department is officially accredited!We’re ...
30/04/2026

We’ve hit a major milestone for fair pay in the UK … 🎉
The first UK Government department is officially accredited!

We’re delighted to announce that the Department for Business and Trade (UK Business and Trade) is now a Living Wage Employer.
They join a movement of over 16,000 organisations committed to paying a wage that reflects the real cost of living.

🗨️Kate Dearden MP, Employment Rights Minister, said: "I am delighted we are the trailblazer that other Government departments can follow, ensuring a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work and providing the backing working people in this country deserve.”

Read the full news story: https://www.livingwage.org.uk/news/department-business-and-trade-becomes-first-uk-government-department-be-accredited-living-wage

3 reasons why a workplace pension is worth the wait ... if it's a Living Pension 👉While our latest research highlighted ...
29/04/2026

3 reasons why a workplace pension is worth the wait ... if it's a Living Pension 👉

While our latest research highlighted the scale of the retirement savings gap in the UK, it also shows that a great workplace pension can play a powerful role in attracting and retaining workers.

1️⃣85% of workers say it’s important their employer contributes enough to their pension to support a decent living standard in retirement
2️⃣32% of Living Pension savers plan to stay longer with their employer because of their pension offer
3️⃣50% of Living Pension savers feel more satisfied in their job because of their pension

The takeaway? Investing in better retirement savings isn't just the right thing to do - it also delivers tangible business benefits for employers, like improved staff engagement and retention.

By raising the standard for pension savings, Living Pension Employers are rewarded by a committed and motivated workforce and a stronger business.

👉 Read the blog summary of the research: https://www.livingwage.org.uk/news/worth-wait-how-living-pension-can-support-workers-and-businesses

Did you know that 1 in 10 workers don't expect they'll ever be able to retire? Our latest research polled 2,000 workers ...
29/04/2026

Did you know that 1 in 10 workers don't expect they'll ever be able to retire?

Our latest research polled 2,000 workers paying into a Defined Contribution pension, including 500 workers who were paid below the Living Wage.

We found that 68% of these workers* were saving below the Living Pension standard, putting them at risk of facing pension poverty in later life.

Those most at risk of pension poverty included women, renters, and disabled workers who were all among those least likely to be saving enough - despite being the most likely to need financial support.

Our Living Pension accreditation helps responsible employers look after the wellbeing of their staff today and tomorrow by helping boost pension savings so employees can retire with dignity. Because nobody should face poverty in retirement.

🔗Read the full report - https://www.livingwage.org.uk/worth-wait-worker-attitudes-towards-workplace-pensions
🌐Find out more about the Living Pension - https://www.livingwage.org.uk/living-pension



(*Among those who shared sufficient information about their pension)

📢We're proud to welcome the following employers to the Living Wage movement!: 🌟FitFlop🌟Development Bank of Wales🌟Natures...
28/04/2026

📢We're proud to welcome the following employers to the Living Wage movement!:

🌟FitFlop
🌟Development Bank of Wales
🌟Natures Grub
🌟Saucer & Cup
🌟Bold veterinary clinic
🌟Streetbikes
🌟Neurodiverse Connection
🌟World Cities Culture Forum
🌟You Can Sauna
🌟The Dust Bunny

Each of these businesses has committed to providing the security and stability of the Living Wage, ensuring fair work that works for everyone.

As part of our community, they'll also receive opportunities to connect with other business leaders in our network, access peer support, and shape what decent work looks like across the UK. 💫

Join them and become a member of our network: https://www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit

We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Director to lead the next phase of Living Wage UK's growth and impact.This is...
22/04/2026

We’re looking for an exceptional Executive Director to lead the next phase of Living Wage UK's growth and impact.

This is a major leadership role shaping strategy, strengthening partnerships and championing the Living Wage across the UK and internationally.

The Executive Director will provide strategic, external and organisational leadership to ensure the Living Wage Foundation continues to deliver powerful, nationwide impact for low‑paid workers.

Building on a period of growth, and rising profile, the Executive Director will lead the next phase of the Foundation’s evolution by sharpening strategic focus, strengthening financial sustainability, and deepening the movement’s influence with employers, policymakers and communities.

Sound like you? View the appointment pack on Prospectus’ website and apply by 13 May: https://ow.ly/QmCH50YO2jX

📢Come along to our upcoming webinar to find out more about the Living Hours and Living Pension!The Living Wage, Living H...
22/04/2026

📢Come along to our upcoming webinar to find out more about the Living Hours and Living Pension!

The Living Wage, Living Hours and Living Pension accreditations are a practical way to help tackle in-work and post-work poverty and support your employees to thrive.

At our upcoming webinar you will hear from the team on how the schemes were developed, the criteria for accreditation and how the process works. There will then be plenty of time for questions!

Register here: https://cuk.zoom.us/webinar/register/3417723214623/WN_mUQreDF-TACrcJxcJbtGaw

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