Viewpoint

pay increases

Steady trend in pay awards continues

inflation

Inflation shows unexpected fall across all three measures

labour market

Latest labour market statistics present a steady picture

pay increases

Construction workers enjoy higher pay awards than in 2025

pay increases

Trend for pay awards stays steady

labour market

Unemployment falls below 5% as economic inactivity rises

inflation

Inflation remains broadly unchanged

pay research

Employers seek to maintain gap with statutory minimum

pay research

Engineering pay growth varies but so does structure of reward

inflation

Gulf conflict likely to raise cost of living

case studies

Applying the Employment Rights Act

pay research

Salaries for HR function heads increase significantly