Third of pay deals frozen

WORKERS' pay has been frozen in a third of settlements this year, although other deals have seen rises of up to 2.9 per cent, a study showed today.

Incomes Data Services said a study showed average rises of 1.9 per cent, falling to 1.4 per cent in private firms. The report said early indications are that pay rises in the public sector will be lower this year than in 2009.