People in the Greater Manchester area need to earn £7.22 per hour, working full time, in order to enjoy a reasonable quality of life, according to a think-tank report.
The New Economy report says a ‘living wage’ at that level could benefit some of the region’s lowest-paid residents, but that on its own it would not be a sufficient response to poverty. It says a much wider approach is needed covering areas such as housing, transport and childcare to ensure a reduction in all basic costs.
