Little to cheer on public sector pay in budget

Commenting on the budget and spending review today (Wednesday) UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said:
Pay “Public sector workers won’t be raising many glasses to the chancellor. With no certainty pay will rise above inflation, services will go on shedding experienced staff.
“Only time will tell if the government’s public sector wage policy is thawing. Otherwise, the pay freeze ends in name only.
“Wage rises below the cost of living are effectively pay