The upcoming rise in the 'real living wage' to a minimum of £13.45 per hour marks an important change for almost half a million workers benefiting from this voluntary pay scheme, which is in line with the cost of living. Employees at any of the more than 16,000 participating employers will see their hourly wage increase to £13.45 (an 85p increase), or to £14.80 (a 95p increase) if they are based in London. Cityscape of London featuring modern architecture, with the iconic Ghe