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Circular NJC/2/26 – Pay award 2026

The NJC has agreed an increase of 3.8 per cent with effect from 1 July 2026. This circular contains the revised rates of pay from 1 July 2026.

Levelling Up Locally Inquiry

The LGA has launched the findings from its inquiry into how the Government’s levelling up agenda might better strengthen local communities.

Levelling Up Locally Inquiry: Leadership

The aim of the session was to explore the role of local leadership in binding communities and anchor institutions together to strengthen resilience, align national priorities, and articulate policy interventions necessary to support balanced economic growth and reduce inequality.

Salary sacrifice schemes in schools

Q1. Can a maintained school employer offer an electric vehicle as part of their salary sacrifice scheme to teachers? A: An employer in the maintained