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- Date:
- 24 June 2026
- Type:
- Survey analysis
The pay award landscape continues to evolve as more 2026 deals are agreed. At the midpoint of the year, the median pay settlement stands at 3.2%, while a first look at predictions for 2027 indicate there may be a small downward shift next year.
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- Date:
- 4 June 2026
- Type:
- Podcasts and webinars
In this 45-minute session, Sheila Attwood, senior content manager at Brightmine, shares the latest insights from the Brightmine pay awards dataset. Watch this timely briefing for a clear, evidence-based view of where pay is heading next.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
The Government confirmed on 21 May 2026 that the approved mileage allowance payment rates for cars and vans increased for tax year 2026/27. HMRC has also updated its advisory fuel rates for company cars, effective from 1 June 2026. Employers must use these new rates when reimbursing business travel or recovering the cost of private fuel use.
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- Date:
- 20 May 2026
- Type:
- Commentary and insights
The EU Pay Transparency Directive introduces a wide range of measures and increases pay transparency and reporting requirements. This guide looks at how the Directive impacts UK employers.
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- Date:
- 20 May 2026
- Type:
- Survey analysis
For the first time this year, the median basic pay award has returned to 3% - the pay rise level that was predicted in the Brightmine pay forecasts 2026 survey and the median level recorded for 2025.
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- Type:
- Quick reference
Annual statutory pay rates for 2026/27 have increased with effect from 6 April 2026.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
The Low Pay Commission has launched a consultation to gather evidence on the impact of recent minimum wage increases on both employers and workers. The consultation also seeks views on minimum wage rates from April 2027.
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- Type:
- Employment law guide
The Department for Education updated its Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE) guidance for the 2026/27 academic year and provided an updated list of approved qualifications and the providers eligible for modular funding.
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- Type:
- Editor's choice
Brightmine tracks UK pay settlements year-round to give HR and reward professionals a real-time view of what employers are awarding, and where the market is heading.
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- Date:
- 22 April 2026
- Type:
- Survey analysis
Pay settlements edged up slightly in the first quarter of 2026, as attention turns to the April pay review period.