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Median pay award up a little to 3.4% in 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/median-pay-award-up-a-little-to-34-in-2026
IDR's article on the latest pay award trends
Steady outlook for pay in 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/steady-outlook-for-pay-in-2026
IDR's article on the state of pay in 2026
Steady outlook for pay in 2026 but affordability and inflation remain key influences
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/press-releases/steady-outlook-for-pay-in-2026-but-affordability-and-inflation-remain-key-influences
Over two-fifths (44%) of employers expect that pay will grow at much the same rate in 2026 as it did in 2025, according to new research from Incomes Data Research.
'What will happen to pay in 2026?' 29 January 2026 seminar slides
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/what-will-happen-to-pay-in-2026-29-january-2026-seminar-slides
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.
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.
How is pay relating to inflation currently?
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/how-is-pay-relating-to-inflation-currently
IDR's article on the link between pay and inflation. Part of a series of articles on inflation
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
Unemployment rises further, to 5.2%
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/unemployment-rises-further-to-52
IDR's analysis of the latest ONS labour market release
CPIH rises in popularity for long-term pay deals
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/cpih-rises-in-popularity-for-long-term-pay-deals
IDR's article on the use of inflation in long-term pay deals
Inflation falls in January 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/inflation-falls-in-january-2026
IDR's article on the latest inflation figures