incomes data research (212 results)
Revealed: The most likely pay rises in 2026 | press mention
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/revealed-the-most-likely-pay-rises-in-2026
Staff are most likely to see their pay rise by the same amount as last year, new data shows.
UK employers see 2026 pay rises in 3%-3.5% range, survey shows | press mention
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/uk-employers-see-2026-pay-rises-in-3-35-range-survey-shows
British businesses are most likely to be planning to raise pay this year by between 3% and 3.49%, according to a survey on Monday
Pay awards stagnate as inflation bites | press mention
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/pay-awards-stagnate-as-inflation-bites
The bulk of pay awards will remain at the same rate in 2026 as they did in 2025, according to analysis by Incomes Data Research.
Allowances and additional payments 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/reports/allowances-and-additional-payments-2026
This report provides a high-level overview of findings from IDR’s survey of miscellaneous allowances and additional payments. The full report contains detailed analysis, tables and a comprehensive directory of employer examples
What are the three main measures of inflation?
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/what-are-the-three-main-measures-of-inflation
Inflation refers to the average or mean increase in the prices of everyday goods and services over a period of time.
Allowances and additional payments remain a targeted feature of reward
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/allowances-and-additional-payments-remain-a-targeted-feature-of-reward
Payments made in recognition of working conditions, additional responsibilities, skills and travel continue to form a small but important part of many employers’ reward packages.
Government to introduce clearing system for apprenticeships
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/government-to-introduce-clearing-system-for-apprenticeships
University-style scheme will match applicants with alternative vacancies in their area.
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