All Pay strategy articles
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ArticleJust half of UK employees believe wage increases keep up with cost of living
Only half of UK employees believe wage increases were keeping up with the cost of living, according to research by the Work Foundation at Lancaster University.
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ArticleStrathclyde Partnership for Transport workers in Glasgow accept interim pay deal
Around 100 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) workers on the Glasgow subway have accepted an interim deal, ending a dispute over pay and working conditions.
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ArticleLocal government workers in Scotland accept two-year pay deal
Local government workers in Scotland have voted to accept a two-year pay deal.
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ArticleUK employers’ average 2026 salary increase budgets expected to remain at 3.6%
Average salary increase budgets for UK employers in 2026 are expected to remain stable at 3.6%, matching 2025’s increases, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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ArticleEmployment appeal tribunal dismisses British Car Auctions’ challenge over workers’ rights
An employment appeal tribunal (EAT) has dismissed a challenge by British Car Auctions (BCA) over a dispute regarding rights for its drivers.
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ArticleRoyal Mail agrees three-year pay deal and terms and conditions improvements
Royal Mail has agreed to a three-year settlement on pay and improvements to employees’ terms and conditions.
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ArticleDallas Cowboy Cheerleaders receive 400% pay rise
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders have received a “life-changing” pay rise after several years of asking for an increase.
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid considers cash compensation
Candid grapples with the complexities of this year’s pay increase budgets.
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ArticleMedian pay increase in private sector increases to 3.5%
The median pay increase in the private sector has increased to 3.5% from 3.4%.
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ArticleGovernment publishes roadmap for implementing Employment Rights Bill
The government has published a roadmap for how it intends to implement the Employment Rights Bill.
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OpinionChristopher Hitchins and Maya Sterrie: Mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting consultation
The UK government launched a consultation that looked at introducing mandatory ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for certain employers.
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ArticleCo-op equal pay claims move onto next stage
Co-op workers have made a significant step forward in their long-running equal pay battle, after a tribunal ruled that the comparison between warehouse and customer service roles should move to the next stage.
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ArticleGovernment launches ‘landmark’ review of parental leave
The government has launched a landmark review of parental leave and pay, including what be the statutory minimum employers should offer.
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ArticleTribunal rules former pharmacy worker was unfairly dismissed in pay dispute
An employment tribunal has ruled that a former pharmacy worker was unfairly dismissed by her employer and has been awarded almost £10,000 as a result.
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ArticlePolice staff in England, Scotland and Wales are unhappy with their pay and work
Police staff in England, Scotland and Wales are unhappy with their pay and often unhappy in their work, according to research by trade union Unison.
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ArticleOffshore TotalEnergies workers accept pay deal
Offshore workers employed by energy and petroleum firm TotalEnergies have accepted a pay deal.
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ArticleTribunal finds The Venture employee received disability harassment and unauthorised wage deductions
An employment tribunal has found that an employee at the children’s charity received harassment related to disability, victimisation and unauthorised wage deductions.
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ArticleStagecoach West Scotland drivers accept 11.5% pay increase
Some 430 Stagecoach West Scotland drivers have accepted an 11.5% pay increase, following strike action earlier this month.
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ArticlePeterson construction workers at Shetland Gas Plant accept pay deal
Around a dozen Peterson construction workers based at the Shetland Gas Plant have accepted a pay deal.
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ArticleBP to change incentive programme for staff
Oil and gas business BP has announced that it will change its incentive programme for its employees.