Apprentice job market flourishes, with two-fifths of employers set to boost numbers this year
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/press-releases/apprentice-job-market-flourishes-with-two-fifths-of-employers-set-to-boost-numbers-this-year

While recent official statistics have painted a pessimistic picture of the labour market for young workers, with 16- to 24-year-olds the greatest affected by increases in unemployment, research undertaken by IDR reveals a more buoyant labour market

Degree apprentices continue to enjoy faster pay growth than graduates
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/degree-apprentices-continue-to-enjoy-faster-pay-growth-than-graduates

The findings from IDR's latest survey of pay and conditions for graduates and apprentices

Gap widens between voluntary and statutory rates
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/gap-widens-between-voluntary-and-statutory-rates

IDR's article on the differences between the statutory minimum wage and voluntary living wage

Graduate labour market remains buoyant, although degree apprentices enjoy greater pay growth
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/graduate-labour-market-remains-buoyant-although-degree-apprentices-enjoy-greater-pay-growth

Highlights from IDR's latest research into pay and conditions for graduates and apprentices

Private sector median pay increase rises to 3.4%
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/press-releases/private-sector-median-pay-increase-rises-to-34

The median pay award across the private sector rose from 3.0% to 3.4% in the three months to January 2026

How Ricoh UK managed a smaller than expected pay budget while tackling its gender pay gap
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/how-ricoh-uk-managed-a-smaller-than-expected-pay-budget-while-tackling-its-gender-pay-gap

Read IDR's latest case study

New Gulf war alters outlook for inflation
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/new-gulf-war-alters-outlook-for-inflation

Read IDR's updated inflation forecasts

Unemployment remains high
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/unemployment-remains-high

Read IDR's latest insights on labour market statistics

National Living Wage increases to £12.71
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/national-living-wage-increases-to-1271

An overview of the latest statutory minimum pay rates that come into effect on 1 April.

The state of pay in 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/the-state-of-pay-in-2026

IDR's article on the state of pay in 2026

Latest labour market estimates show slight fall in unemployment – but employment has also fallen
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/latest-labour-market-estimates-show-slight-fall-in-unemployment-but-employment-has-also-fallen

IDR's overview of the ONS labour market release for December 2025 - February 2026

Pay gap support seminar slides 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/pay-gap-support-seminar-slides-2026

Thank you to those that attended our recent seminar, it was a great turnout and we hope that it proved to be insightful for everyone.

Engineering pay growth varies but so does structure of reward
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/engineering-pay-growth-varies-but-so-does-how-reward-is-structured

IDR analysis of pay awards and pay levels in engineering shows that basic remuneration is continuing to grow, but at different rates, depending on the particular branch of the industry in which the jobs concerned are located.

Managers' Pay Report 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/reports/managers-pay-report-2026

This report provides analysis of UK managers’ salaries, bonuses and benefits across sectors and roles.

Labour market continues to slowly soften
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/labour-market-continues-to-slowly-soften

IDR's overview of the ONS labour market release for January to March 2026