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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.

Glossary and further reading

Reading materials apply throughout New Conversations 2.0, providing definitions and explanations that support the guide.

Covering the basics

The resources in this New Conversations section support the basic, statutory aspects of engagement, with a particular focus on pure consultation.