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More than 70% of workers will “feel more positive” after the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW), according to new government research.
The survey of 1,200 employees also found that 59% of respondents will feel more motivated at work as a result of the pay increase.
Over a million workers are set to directly benefit from the increase, which will see workers aged 25 and over earning the minimum rate of £6.70 per hour receiving an extra 50p per hour by April 1.
Chancellor George Osborne said: “The new National Living Wage is an essential part of building the higher wage, lower welfare, lower tax society that Britain needs and it’s great to see that over a million people will see their living standards boosted when this comes into force on 1st April.
“Britain deserves a pay rise and this one-nation government is making sure it gets one, helping more people have the security of a higher wage to provide for themselves and their families.”
