Poll exposes struggle of low earners as austerity continues to biteMore than a third of people who earn less than the “genuine living wage” have reported regularly skipping meals to save money,according to a report.
The genuine living wage (RLW), which is promoted by the Living Wage Foundation and is voluntarily paid by more than 3500 UK employers, or is based on what people need to live a decent and healthy lifestyle as determined by a panel of experts. It is currently £8.45 across the UK and £9.75 in London. It differs from the government’s national living wage,which is £7.50 an hour for those 25 or older.
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Source: guardian.co.uk