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<p>No staff in the Department are paid at a rate below the London Living Wage.</p><p>
</p><p>This government is committed to paying people a decent living wage, which is
being addressed through the statutory National Living Wage. In April 2019, the National
Living Wage increased to £8.21 per hour, handing a full-time worker a further £690
annual pay rise. By 2024 the National Living Wage will rise to £10.50 per hour, reaching
66% of median UK earnings. The scope will be expanded to everyone aged 21 and over
and is expected to benefit over 4 million low paid workers.</p><p> </p><p>The Government
will always award contracts on the basis of the best value for money for the taxpayer.
DCMS standard terms and conditions ensures that any supplier shall comply with all
applicable laws in supplying services to the department. We insist that contractors
pay at least the National Minimum Wage.</p><p> </p>
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