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<p>The Government is committed to helping the lowest paid. We are the first government
to introduce a compulsory Living Wage. From 1<sup>st</sup> April 2016, the new National
Living Wage was introduced for workers aged 25 and above, initially set at £7.20 per
hour.</p><p>The Chancellor announced a further increase to the National Living Wage
in the Autumn Statement. As of 1<sup>st</sup> April 2017, the National Living Wage
will be set at £7.50 per hour.</p><p>The Low Pay Commission advises the Government
on the rate of annual increases required to achieve a National Living Wage that will
represent 60% of median earnings by 2020. The Low Pay Commission amended its recommendations
this year to meet this target, based on the latest market forecasts. In light of these
changes, government departments are currently reviewing the cost and number of civil
servants that will benefit from future National Living Wage increases.</p>
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