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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
Private sector median pay award rises to 3.4%
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/viewpoint/private-sector-median-rises-to-34/private-sector-median-pay-award-rises-to-34
IDR's article on pay trends for the three months to January 2026
How relevant is inflation when setting pay?
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/insights/how-relevant-is-inflation-when-setting-pay
Employers must make a series of judgements when making decisions regarding pay setting
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
Issue 44, March 2026
https://www.incomesdataresearch.co.uk/resources/pay-climate/issue-44-march-2026
This issue of Pay Climate shows how pay rises appear to be holding up, despite the fall in inflation