In cash terms, public sector pay has risen more steadily than private sector pay, which has seen significant dips during the pandemic and the Credit Crunch. However, the speculation is that would come into effect from next April, while the pay rise is being backdated to last April. Scotland has already announced a 4 per cent bump to most NHS staff pay, which will be backdated to December. He added: 'NHS staff are rightly receiving a pay rise this year despite the wider public sector pay pause, in recognition of their extraordinary efforts. 'Rather than a real terms pay cut Sajid Javid needs to get a grip and deliver the decent, fair pay rise NHS staff deserve.'

Source: The Nation July 22, 2021 09:56 UTC