Some ‘stickiness’ in inflation outlook
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/some-stickiness-in-inflation-outlook

IDR's inflation forecasts

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

Private sector median continues to rise but range narrows
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/private-sector-median-continues-to-rise-but-range-narrows

IDR's article on pay trends for the three months to February 2026

Inflation stays steady but path ahead is uncertain
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/inflation-stays-steady-but-path-ahead-is-uncertain

IDR's article on the latest inflation figures

Pay gap support free online seminar, 23 April 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/events/pay-gap-support-free-online-seminar-23-april-2026

Join us on Thursday, April 23, for a free thought-provoking seminar on pay gaps.

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

Inflation increases after a jump in motor fuel prices
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/inflation-increases-after-a-jump-in-motor-fuel-prices

Read IDR' latest coverage of inflation

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.

Private sector median pay award steady at 3.5%
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/private-sector-median-pay-award-steady-at-35

IDR's article on pay trends for the three months to March 2026

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.