Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last week, Employee Benefits reported that the Living Wage Foundation announced an increase in its real living wage rate to £12.60 across the UK, and £13.85 in London.

The rise is a 60p, or 5%, increase for the UK rate, and 70p, 5.3%, increase for the London rate. Employers will have six months to implement the increased rates by 1 May 2025.

In light of this, do you think the real living wage increase goes far enough to support employees?