Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 94976
Living Wage: North of England
Tabled: 26 November 2025
Answered: 5 December 2025
Question
Afzal Khan
Labour — Manchester Rusholme
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the need for a regional living wage reflecting higher cost of living pressures in major northern cities, including Manchester.
Answer
Kate DeardenThis government is committed to building an economy that delivers for working people. It sets the statutory minimum National Living Wage (NLW) which applies to all employers. When recommending rates for the NLW, the Low Pay Commission considers a range of...
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