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Investing.com -- The Bank of England (BOE) has announced it will provide a 3% pay increase to its staff for the fiscal year 2025-26. This decision comes as the central bank anticipates a rise in price growth this year. However, this pay rise, which matches the expected inflation rate, may not meet the expectations of some employees.
The BOE explained that budget constraints were a factor in deciding the pay increase, which is smaller than the one offered in the previous year. Despite the smaller increase, a majority of members from the Unite union have voted in favor of the deal.
The central bank has been trying to balance its need to attract and retain talent in a competitive job market with its budget pressures. This struggle has been ongoing for several years. The need to demonstrate control over pay has also been a concern, especially after BOE Governor Andrew Bailey called for wage restraint in the wider economy.
A spokesperson for the BOE stated, “We need to strike a balance between our commitment to fair pay, the expectations for inflation this year, pay increases in the wider economy this year, as well as our own budget constraints.”
The pay award will not extend to an increase in non-pensionable benefits, a method used in previous years to supplement salaries. In addition to the 3% pay rise, the BOE has set aside a small budget to address any pay discrepancies for specific individuals.
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