The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Low Pay Commission

LPC

The Low Pay Commission is an independent body that advises the government about the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. LPC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade .

The Low Pay Commission is an independent body that advises the government about the National Living Wage and the National Minimum Wage. LPC is an advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Business and Trade .

Senior Staff

Janet Williamson
Low Pay Commissioner
Matthew Fell
Low Pay Commissioner
Louise Fisher
Low Pay Commissioner
Professor Jonathan Wadsworth
Low Pay Commissioner
Nigel Cotgrove
Low Pay Commissioner
Dr Patricia Rice
Low Pay Commissioner
Simon Sapper
Low Pay Commissioner
Andrew Goodacre
Low Pay Commissioner

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