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Are UK pay rises slowing?
Yes, the story shows typical pay increases are below earlier 2026 levels and close to last year's. This suggests a general cooling in the rate of wage growth across the UK economy. Employers are becoming more cautious with pay awards as they face increasing budget pressures for 2027.
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