Treasury minister Simon Clarke warns bosses to be 'very careful' in setting wage increases.
In a BBC-commissioned survey of more than 4,000 people, 82% said they thought their wages should increase to match the rising price of goods and services.
"British workers are suffering the longest wage squeeze in more than 200 hours years. They urgently need more money in their pockets."The public sector pay review bodies are due to report in the coming weeks on the level of increase for workers - including employees in health, schools and prisons.Mr Clarke is the Treasury minister in charge of the pay review body process.
The Unison union said that essential workers aren't being offered big pay increases, "so it's not public sector wages causing inflation to spiral". "Without one that protects against rising prices, many will quit for better paid and less stressful work elsewhere, leaving the public struggling to access vital services."The independent bodies have begun to report back to relevant government departments about appropriate pay and recruitment difficulties.
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