Low Pay Commission

The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is an independent body that advises the UK government on the rates of the National Minimum Wage, including the National Living Wage. We submit advice on the rates each October. We are responsible for: Carrying out extensive research and consultation, and commissioning research projects related to low pay in the UK; Carrying out surveys of firms in low-paying sectors; Consulting with employers, workers and their representatives and taking written and oral evidence about low pay and related matters from a wide range of organisations; Making fact-finding visits throughout the UK to meet employers, employees and representative organisations.