Public sector workers could see 3.5% pay rise after departmental submissions

A host of Whitehall departments declared they could afford a pay bump for workers in 2023/24.

Teachers and a host of other public sector workers could see a 3.5% pay bump next year (Luke O’Reilly/PA) (PA Wire)

More than one million public sector workers, including police officers and NHS staff, could be in line for a 3.5% pay rise following submissions by UK Government departments to the pay review process.

A host of Whitehall departments announced on Tuesday what level of pay rise would be affordable for 2023/24, with 3.5% the favoured increase for most.

Only the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), when giving its submission for those working in the prison service, differed by saying it would not provide a base figure, instead submitting proposals for wages depending on pay band.