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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.

Showing leadership

A more strategic approach to procurement should be at the heart of thinking for councillors and decision-makers in local authorities.

Local authority serious and organised crime

Local authority procurement is at risk of infiltration from serious and organised crime and organised crime groups could be benefitting from public sector contacts.

September 2019: Managing the menopause

Mandy Baughurst from the Learning and Development team at Leicestershire County Council tells us about attending a menopause event and introducing guidance on it into their organisation.

Menopause factfile

Important things for employers to know about the menopause and how it affects women in the workplace.