Inflation to come down in stages
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/inflation-to-come-down-in-stages

Read IDR's latest insights on inflation forecasts

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

The median pay award across the private sector rose from 3.0% to 3.4% in the three months to October 2025, according to the latest monitoring figures from Incomes Data Research (IDR).

Further increase in unemployment, with younger workers the most affected
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/further-increase-in-unemployment-with-younger-workers-the-most-affected

An overview of the latest labour market figures published by the ONS

Inflation falls further in November 2025
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/inflation-falls-further-in-november-2025

IDR's latest article on inflation

Median pay award falls across the economy
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/median-pay-award-falls-across-the-economy

IDR's article on the latest pay award trends

Graduate and Apprentice Pay 2025
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/reports/graduate-and-apprentice-pay-2025

This report provides a detailed picture of pay and the labour market for graduates and apprentices.

Pay Freeze for Father Christmas but elves fare better
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/pay-freeze-for-father-christmas-but-elves-fare-better

Qualifications: experience working with children, stocky build, own big, white beard an advantage. But may need to tighten their belt...

Steady outlook for pay in 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/steady-outlook-for-pay-in-2026

IDR's research on what will happen to pay in 2026

Headline unemployment rate remains at 5.1% for second successive month
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/headline-unemployment-rate-remains-at-51-for-second-successive-month

An overview of the ONS' labour market statistics published in January 2026

Latest figures show a rise in inflation
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/latest-figures-show-a-rise-in-inflation

IDR's article on the latest inflation figures

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.

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.