Sentences with phrase «living wage boosts»

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The United Kingdom workforce is expected to receive a pay boost from April 1st when new National Living Wage changes come into effect.

Caution was served by keeping giveaways to a minimum, but the giveaways that were unveiled were almost exclusively focussed on the «compassionate Conservatism» agenda: support for Universal Credit claimants, a small boost to the living wage, bringing forward business rate changes, some extra money for the NHS.

Labour's real living wage will immediately boost the incomes and opportunities of more than 20 % of the workforce, especially in sectors such as retail, care and hospitality.»

If you were to believe the government, we are living in a time of plenty, with zero inflation, low unemployment and wage rises combining to boost living standards.

The living wage bill, which passed later Monday afternoon 45 - to - 5, is expected to boost wages for about 600 workers — far fewer than earlier versions of the bill.

Shadow chancellor Chris Leslie said Mr Osborne should introduce tax breaks for employers that pay the living wage as a way of boosting people's incomes and warned against underestimating the importance of tax credits to families.

The final chapter lays out a familiar agenda of steps that might be taken to improve the lives of the disadvantaged, from strengthening the safety net to boosting earnings in low - wage jobs.