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pay increases

Private sector median pay award rises to 3.4%

inflation

CPIH rises in popularity for long-term pay deals

inflation

Inflation falls in January 2026

labour market

Unemployment rises further, to 5.2%

pay research

'What will happen to pay in 2026?' 29 January 2026 seminar slides

pay increases

Median pay award up a little to 3.4% in 2026

inflation

Latest figures show a rise in inflation

labour market

Headline unemployment rate remains at 5.1% for second successive month

pay increases

Steady outlook for pay in 2026

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