LONDON (Reuters) -Median pay settlements granted by British employers in the three months to the end of October rose to their highest so far this year at 3.3%, up from 3% in the three months to September.

Brightmine said the move reflected higher public sector pay deals which took effect in August and September.

“Early indications suggest that 2026 pay awards are likely to remain steady – and potentially edge lower – as cost pressures continue to weigh on employers,” Brightmine manager Sheila Attwood said.

(Reporting by David Milliken; editing by Suban Abdulla)

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