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'National Living Wage should be enough to live with, not just survive'

'National Living Wage should be enough to live with, not just survive'

As the news of a National Living Wage rise makes headlines, young Brits are sharing their thoughts on the update, with many still left feeling hopeless about the future of their finances

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