UK Scraps Public Sector Pay Freeze as Economy ‘Back on Track’

UK Scraps Public Sector Pay Freeze as Economy ‘Back on Track’
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak speaking at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, England, on Oct. 4, 2021. Stefan Rousseau/PA
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The UK government said it will scrap the year-long public sector pay freeze because the economy is “firmly back on track” following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak confirmed the decision on Monday evening, which will pave the way for a possible wage increase next year for public sector workers such as teachers, nurses, police, and armed forces personnel.