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Who pays the Real Living Wage?
Over 14,000 UK employers are accredited Living Wage employers, including major banks, universities, and some football clubs. However, many large retailers and hospitality chains are not, meaning their staff might not receive the rate the Living Wage Foundation deems necessary for a decent standard of living.
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