Cities in the United Kingdom

  1. London 18 household staffing, 10 lifestyle concierge November 2026

Hiring household staff in the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom, employment agencies have not needed a licence since 1995; they are bound by the Employment Agencies Act 1973 and the Conduct Regulations 2003 and may not charge work-seekers for finding them a job. Fees charged to households are negotiated freely. Since 7 April 2026 the Fair Work Agency oversees agencies; there is no public register.

The National Living Wage has been GBP 12.71 per hour for workers aged 21 and over since 1 April 2026 and, since April 2024, applies to staff who live in the household too; free accommodation counts for at most GBP 77.70 a week. There is no collective agreement for household staff; the London Living Wage is a voluntary rate. As of 25 October 2026.

Household staffing agencies in the United Kingdom

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Lifestyle concierges in the United Kingdom

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