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pay research

Supermarkets’ minimum pay rates remain ahead of retail sector as a whole

inflation

Inflation to hover around 2.6% on CPI and 3.5% on RPI

employee benefits

Occupational sick pay typically worth 26 weeks’ pay after five years

case studies

Government moves to establish range of new employment rights

pay increases

Private sector median falls to 3.9%

inflation

Inflation rises in October 2024

labour market

Labour market remains tight but loosening in some areas

pay increases

Private sector median at 4.0%

inflation

Inflation falls but food and housing costs rise

labour market

Labour market picture indicates little change

pay increases

Median pay award steady at 4.0%

inflation

Inflation holds steady in year to August 2024