A pay rise is on the way for millions of workers (Image: JasonBatterham/ Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Millions of UK workers are set for a pay boost next year, with an average annual increase of around £900. The Budget announcement on Wednesday, November 26, revealed that the National Living Wage would see a rise in 2026.

The National Living Wage will climb from £12.21 to £12.71 per hour from April for those over the age of 21, benefiting 2.4 million workers. The minimum wage for individuals aged 18-20 will also see an 8.5% increase to £10.85 per hour.

In her announcement, she stated: "I know that the cost-of-living is still the number one issue for working people and that the economy isn't working well enough for those on the lowest incomes. Too many people are still struggling to mak

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