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<p>As a result of the introduction of the National Living Wage, 2.75m workers are
expected to benefit directly, and up to 6m could see their pay rise as a result of
a ripple effect up the earnings distribution.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Getting
the public finances under control will mean that some families receive less in benefits,
but overall, 8 out of 10 working households will be better off in 2017-18 as a result
of the Summer Budget increase to the income tax personal allowance, welfare changes,
and introduction of the National Living Wage. This translates to 12.5 million working
households better off.</p><p> </p>
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