This petition was submitted during the 2017 to 2019 Parliament
Rejected petition Extend the National Living Wage to Young People aged 18-24
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The National Living Wage applies to those aged 25 and over. Under 25s don’t get discounts on energy bills or groceries, their outgoing costs are not reduced because of their age.
Join us and call on the government to debate extending the National Living Wage to young workers aged 18-24.
Full time workers aged 18-20 are often paid around £70 per week less than those aged 25 and over, and 21-24 year olds an average of £16.65 per/week less.
The withdrawal of help with housing costs from Universal Credit from some 18-21 year olds and the reduced shared accommodation rate has caused a lack of independence and increased vulnerability for young people.
Low wages causes increased debt, exacerbated health problems and even a risk of homelessness.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/204295
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