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labour market

Majority of labour market indicators point to continuing softening over latest quarter

pay increases

Pay trends down in fast food, pubs and restaurants but high-level awards continue

pay increases

Median pay award remains at 3.4%

pay research

Pay rises at opted-out councils range from 3% to 5%

labour market

Labour market continues to soften

inflation

Transport prices push inflation up again

inflation

Inflation set to exert upward pressure on pay setting in short term

pay increases

Median pay award rises

inflation

Food inflation grows as transport costs fall

pay research

Hybrid working arrangements appear to be here to stay

pay research

Employers continue to set minimum rates above the statutory wage floor

labour market

Latest labour market figures suggest evidence of further softening