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pay increases

Median pay award falls across the economy

inflation

Inflation falls further in November 2025

labour market

Further increase in unemployment, with younger workers the most affected

inflation

Inflation outlook could be marginally lower after April

pay research

In-house legal pay structured by seniority and sector, with limited recruitment pressures

case studies

Gender pay gap narrows but remains substantial at 12.8%

pay increases

Pay rises for junior staff exceed those for managers in 2025

inflation

Inflation to come down in stages

pay increases

Private sector median rises to 3.4%

inflation

Inflation slows on all three measures

labour market

Labour market shows signs of weakening on most measures as unemployment rate reaches 5.0%

pay increases

Pay outcomes in aerospace and defence sit above whole economy median