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Pay data: three months to January 2026

Various research bodies have published pay data for the three months to the end of January 2026 as well as a look forward for the rest of 2026.

January 2026 inflation data

The UK’s inflation rate in January 2026, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 3.0%.

December 2025 inflation data

The UK’s inflation rate in December 2025, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 3.4%.

November 2025 inflation data

The UK’s inflation rate in November 2025, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), was 3.2%.

Early conciliation period now 12 weeks

From 1 December 2025, the period allowed for early conciliation is 12 weeks.

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