Government should follow Foundation’s lead with early wage rate rise, says UNISON

Commenting on the announcement today (Thursday) that the Living Wage Foundation has brought forward a rise in its hourly rates, with a £1 increase to £10.90 across the UK and by 90p to £11.95 in London, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
“Low-paid workers are crying out for help. The government must follow the Foundation’s lead and bring forward an increase to the national minimum wage without delay. Waiting until April would be