UK pay growth slows: what it means for household budgets

Slower wage rises may affect spending, saving, and everyday costs. Families are being encouraged to plan for higher living expenses.

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00:00Pay rises in the UK have slowed to their lowest rate in more than five years, according to

00:05new official figures. Wages are growing more slowly than before, though they still beat

00:11inflation slightly. Public sector workers are seeing faster increases than those in

00:16private jobs. For households, this slowdown could affect everyday spending, saving plans

00:22and budgets going forward. Energy, food and transport costs continue to rise, so families

00:28may feel the pinch even as jobs remain steady. Economists say weaker demand for labour limits,

00:35pay growth and borrowing costs may stay high, meaning careful financial planning is increasingly

00:40important for people in communities everywhere.