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- Type:
- Editor's choice
Updated to include new survey analysis on: wellbeing research 2026.
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- Type:
- Editor's choice
Updated with information concerning the EU Pay Transparency hub
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- Type:
- International
Several countries changed their minimum wage rates on 1 July 2026 including Argentina, Australia, Netherlands and Romania. In the US, there were a number of minimum wage increases.
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- Date:
- 3 July 2026
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- Podcasts and webinars
This webinar explores practical ways to identify and resolve bottom-end wage compression, including the impact of National Living Wage increases, pay "bunching", and real-world insights.
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- Economic data
Updated to include the Brightmine pay settlement data for the three months to the end of May 2026. Brightmine will publish the next pay figures on 22 July 2026.
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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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- Type:
- Economic data
Updated to include official earnings data from the ONS for April 2026. The next ONS release date is 21 July 2026.
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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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- 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:
- 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.