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Invitation to tender for research to inform the Low Pay Commission's 2027 report and beyond.
Information on the Low Pay Commission's expenditure for the 2026/27 financial year
This research surveyed low-paid workers to build a detailed picture of their pay, living standards and working conditions.
A list of topics where the LPC is seeking research evidence. We would like to engage with researchers working on these areas.
This report from the Low Pay Commission looks at the impact of new minimum wage rates in April 2026 and looks ahead at future changes for 2027.
The Low Pay Commission's annual report sets out in full the evidence and analysis which informed recommendations for minimum wage rates from April 2026.
These research reports were commissioned by the Low Pay Commission to inform recommendations on minimum wage rates for 2026.
Invitation to tender for research for the Low Pay Commission's 2026 report and beyond
This page sets out the Low Pay Commission's advice to the Government on National Minimum Wage rates for April 2026.
This note updates stakeholders on the LPC's publication plans around compliance and enforcement and sets out how we will be taking forward work in this area.
Invitation to tender for research surveying the views and experiences of workers in low-paid jobs
On 1 April 2025, minimum wage rates will increase. This short report from the Low Pay Commission looks at the impact of those changes.
These research reports were commissioned by the Low Pay Commission to inform recommendations on minimum wage rates for 2025.
The Low Pay Commission's annual report sets out in full the evidence and analysis which informed recommendations for minimum wage rates from April 2025.
Invitation to tender for research for the Low Pay Commission's 2025 report and beyond
This report by the Low Pay Commission looks at the latest evidence on underpayment and enforcement of the minimum wage.
This short report looks at the impact of the increase in National Minimum Wage rates in April 2024, and projects the National Living Wage rate for April 2025.
This page contains the Low Pay Commission's advice to the Government on minimum wage policy beyond 2024.
Research commissioned in 2022 to inform recommendations to the Government on the National Minimum Wage.
This page collects the research projects commissioned by the LPC to inform its 2023 recommendations.
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