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Armed Forces personnel receive third consecutive above inflation pay rise
Starting salaries for non-commissioned ranks will rise by nearly £1,000 to £27,282, while junior officers will see a £1,250 increase to £35,926.
Pay Rise
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Unite members at Barclays vote to accept improved pay deal
The agreement delivers a 4.6% pay rise for staff, with around 20,000 lower-paid employees set to receive a 5.35% increase.
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Millions of Brits miss out on higher pay due to workplace language, finds Tide
Phrases like ‘no worries if not’ and ‘just checking’ are linked to missed pay rises and late payments.
Employee Relations
Tesco confirms 5.1% pay rise for hourly staff
The increase means hourly rates will go up to £13.28 from 29th March 2026.
Compensation & Benefits
Primark to increase pay for all retail workers across Great Britain
From 1st April, retail assistants in England, Scotland and Wales will earn a minimum of £13.00 per hour, with the rate rising to £13.71 in London.
Health
Unite calls on Government to ensure NHS pay stays above minimum wage
The union said the current lack of a pay deal meant the lowest paid NHS workers needed an emergency pay rise just to stay above the legal minimum.
Lead Story
Aldi confirms pay rise for all store staff and extends paid breaks
From 1st March 2026, store assistants nationally will see starting pay rise to £13.35 per hour, with colleagues inside the M25 receiving £14.71 per hour.
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Most professionals would rather switch jobs than ask for a pay rise in 2026 – Robert Walters
The research found 74% would rather move to a new role with better pay than negotiate at their current workplace.
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BMA criticises proposed 2.5% pay rise for doctors as pay review process begins
The proposed uplift equates to an additional 47p per hour for newly qualified doctors, based on current pay rates.
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Local government workers will demand ‘significant’ pay rise for 2026, says GMB
The union – which represents around 150,000 council and education staff – will submit a pay claim at the end of November, along with other unions.
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Plymouth Princess Yachts workers secure 6.5% pay rise after strike ballot
Around 1,200 workers are set to benefit from the deal, which follows pay talks where the company originally offered no increase.
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Police officers to receive 4.2% pay rise
The increase will apply to all ranks up to and including chief superintendents.