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29th October 2025

Mayors sign open letter with Citizens UK & Living Wage Foundation urging Government to support a real Living Wage for care workers

Today, Citizens UK and the Living Wage Foundation have published an open letter signed by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and North East Mayor Kim McGuinness to urge the Government to guarantee that all adult social care workers are paid at least the real Living Wage now.

22nd March 2023

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Man and woman wave at Little Amal, the Syrian refugee puppet, while boarding Whizz air flight

24th February 2023

News:  'Communities for Ukraine' scheme celebrates resettlement of over 700 Ukrainian refugees on invasion anniversary

Five community leaders from Citizens Cymru Wales stand smiling with Mark Drakeford, First Minister of Wales.

14th February 2023

News:  Care Workers in Wales receive real Living Wage uplift after Welsh Government pledges £70 million

Leaders crossing the road with a Living Wage for Carers sign

16th December 2022

News:  Citizens UK leaders unite outside Barchester Healthcare HQ in London to demand a real Living Wage for care workers amidst cost of living crisis

17th November 2022

News:  Community leaders demand a real Living Wage for care workers from Barchester Healthcare who pays execs millions

16th September 2022

News:  78% of low-paid workers say this is the worst financial period they have ever faced.

29th July 2022

News:  Citizens UK, The Salvation Army and Hill Group unveil Leigh on Sea Malachi Homes project

15th July 2022

News:  Launch of campaign to make Royal Docks a Living Wage Place

Group of people holding posters and banners calling care providers for a real living wage

14th July 2022

News:  Community leaders gather outside five major care provider headquarters to call for a real Living Wage for care workers

Two children stand behind a London Citizens pillar at an event, holding their passports in the air and smiling

27th May 2022

News:  Citizens UK and Coram Children’s Legal Centre celebrate Home Office waiving citizenship fees for some children

Nottingham group break down group discussion

7th March 2022

News:  Citizens Cymru Wales and Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) begin work to improve outcomes for children and young people in Cardiff

8th February 2022

News:  Duchess of Cambridge visits PACT Southwark MumSpace